Posted on 07/04/2009 2:00:04 PM PDT by rintense
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!
Sarah
Perhaps NEXT month...See also Mmogamer's (missspelled) new thread:
Twitter Breqaking News.. Palin facebook update
It's like the 80s again, Victoria! I just wish Reagan could have been around to know Sarah Palin. Now those two would have hit it off wonderfully!
OK!
Nighty night, Jla. Sweet dreams.
jaketapper@jlfxa would she serve a full term? ethics complaints, crass comedians + annoying reporters arent just in Juneau. am pretty sure. ;)
I’m glad I don’t tweet. I need a translator to figure out that post, lol, just kidding!!
Oh
MY
GOD!!
**BRILLIANT!!!**
Where ARE we?
I agree 100% that she is running and did I mention this has been a GREAT 4th of July! Just saw the pictures of Pres and Mrs. Bush in Woodward, OK, going on stage to very loud applause. They both look so happy and so relaxed.
AWESOME picture!
Here comes Sarah!!!!! WooHoo!
The original Palin thread, silly! ;)
Nam Vet
WOOHOO!! Over here!!
Sarah is a lifelong Republican not a fly by night 3rd Party type.
Just where do you all think she would get the money to run or votes. A lot of people like me will NEVER vote for someone from a 3rd Party no matter who it is. I will take my chances with a Republican winning and not throwing my vote away or helping elect a Dem.
Third Party nonsense just gave us Franken in the Senate and Oklahomans 8 long years of Gov Doofus. We have lost seat after seat by a 3rd party or Indy taking just enough votes to give the Dem the win. Sarah knows it and so do a lot of longtime Republicans.
Now that was more diplomatic then mine! :)
Run with Keyes — I am going to be laughing at that for the rest of the evening.
Amazing how she can energize so many is so short a time. Fun to watch!
She won’t split the party, but she sure in .....will clean it up!
Much appreciated, Ladysmith. Thank you.
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