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Commander of the Alaskan National Guard(Palin briefed on highly classified military issues??)
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Posted on 08/31/2008 12:50:55 PM PDT by maccaca
Hey Jonah,
Before you dismiss that Commander of the Alaska National Guard stuff. This came from a reader who plays the game and it jibes with my knowledge.
Alaska is the first line of defense in our missile interceptor defense system. The 49th Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard is the unit that protects the entire nation from ballistic missile attacks. Its on permanent active duty, unlike other Guard units.
As governor of Alaska, Palin is briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counterterrorism. Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden's.
She's also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security's counterterrorism plans.
Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country's defense. Given Alaska's proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we don't even know about.
According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets.
She can be entrusted with our national security, because she already is.
TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: electionpresident; foreignpolicy; palin; sarahpalin
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:50:55 PM PDT
by
maccaca
To: maccaca
The more I read about Palin, the more I LOVE her.
I was just going to vote for McCain as a vote against Obama, this pick has really fired me up about the ticket.
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:54:15 PM PDT
by
Lurking in Kansas
(Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down their level, then beat you with experience.)
To: maccaca
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:54:51 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could Be Farts)
To: maccaca
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:56:15 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Lurking in Kansas
If she were a man, there would not be a bit of controversy about her. She is not an affirmative action pick.
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:57:19 PM PDT
by
Tribune7
(How is inflicting pain and death on an innocent, helpless human being for profit, moral?)
To: maccaca
Good points. Tallies with something I posted on
this thread:
"They pointed out that during her term as governor, Palin met with David Akov, Israels Consul General for the Pacific Northwest Region of the US.
The two reportedly discussed cooperation between Israel and Alaska on such issues as counter-terrorism initiatives. During the meeting Akov invited Palin to his home country, which she said she would like to visit, and the governor told the diplomat that her states residents love Israel."
!!!!
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:57:20 PM PDT
by
ScaniaBoy
(Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
To: maccaca
According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets. Yes, I noted that on another thread.
At the time I was struck by the thought, "What if some chick rat governor had been talking to Hussein about being his VP?"
I'd bet (and I don't gamble) that information would have been leaked in a heartbeat.
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:57:23 PM PDT
by
HIDEK6
To: maccaca
An Alaska governor gains unique international experience—it is the only state in the union which borders Russian Territory. It also borders Canada.
To: maccaca
Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden's.
Ruh Roh!
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:58:36 PM PDT
by
twhitak
To: maccaca
Gov. Palin has more executive experience than the other three people on the tickets...combined.
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posted on
08/31/2008 12:59:12 PM PDT
by
mewzilla
(In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
To: mylife
Oh, and while I’m not exactly sure at international boundaries are dealt with at sea (I’m guessing the boundary between Big and Little Diomede is treated the same as Canada and the U.S. do with the St. Lawrence) but Alaska looks like the only state that borders two countries.
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:01:20 PM PDT
by
Tribune7
(How is inflicting pain and death on an innocent, helpless human being for profit, moral?)
To: maccaca
To: mylife
To: maccaca
![](http://www.air-attack.com/MIL/f22/f22_tu95bear.jpg)
Over Alaska -- A 90th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor escorts a Russian TU-95 Bear out of Alaskan NORAD Region airspace Nov. 22, 2007. This marked the first time a Raptor was called upon to support the ANR mission. U.S. Air Force photo
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:03:20 PM PDT
by
Eye of Unk
(Yes I really do live in Wasilla, Alaska.)
To: maccaca
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:04:17 PM PDT
by
Eye of Unk
(Yes I really do live in Wasilla, Alaska.)
To: Tribune7
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:04:39 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of the Masses Could Be Farts)
To: maccaca
I agree with Jonah that just saying that she is head of the Alaska National Guard sounds weak. It has to be explained what that means. The news media are pretty ignorant on these types of things.
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:07:11 PM PDT
by
Rokurota
To: maccaca
Why is the RNC countering with info like this?
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:07:46 PM PDT
by
nclaurel
To: mylife
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:08:43 PM PDT
by
fightinJAG
(Rush was right when he said: "You NEVER win by losing.")
To: maccaca
Great information! Thanks for the post! Helps us counter the arguments we’ll be hearing from folks whose only source of news is the MSM.
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posted on
08/31/2008 1:09:05 PM PDT
by
SuziQ
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