Posted on 02/07/2010 9:54:20 AM PST by Steelfish
Think Kobayashi Maru. Sometimes it’s more about character than winning. As for looking to others for charity to pull her out of the fire, that’s not her character. Clinton can set up a legal defense fund for his many low-minded deeds and expect wealthy dems to line up to show support. Sarah’s “legal defense fund” is her book sales. She’s a play by the rules person, so she can’t cheat like the dems. Instead, she had to earn her way back from the edge of bankruptcy. How capitalistic of her.
So, for giving up on the last 18 months of a totally log-jammed governorship, she breaks up the log jam, increases the chances her pipeline project will make it through for the people of Alaska, and frees herself to capitalize on her moment of celebrity to avoid bankruptcy, and significantly advance the conservative flag. Not bad for a day’s work.
And yes, next time things will be different. It’s called learning. Some politicians do it, and some don’t. I’m for those who do.
please. Newt has done WAY more for conservatism than Palin has. Give palin another 10 years and lets see where she stands
Alaska’s laws and rules allowed these endless frivolous investigations to be launched; do Alaska’s laws prevent someone like Palin from raising legal defense funds from like-minded individuals, or accepting legal assistance from the same? Do Alaska’s laws force the Palin-esque to refuse even considering asking for help? Do Alaska’s laws require that a frivolously-attacked governor choose between financial seppuku, or political retreat, with no third way?
Or did Sarah, in a panic, cut and run?
The posting by Revel is either disingenuous or an attempt to mislead. The substance of the piece posted is inaccurate. This is an opinion piece from the Palin hating Dan Fagan. It is filled with half-truths and spin designed to get conservatives angry with Palin.
(Then) Governor Palin did name a new justice to the Alaska Supreme Court. What you may not know is that the constitutional process by which Governor Palin made her decision seriously limited her authority in the selection process. By Alaska Law, she had to choose between a hard core liberal ex-hippie judge and a typical liberal. So she went with the lesser of two evils, the typical liberal.
Alaska is one of 12 states that operate under the “Nonpartisan Court Plan,” or what is commonly known as “The Missouri Plan.” The Missouri Courts website provides some history on the plan.
The Missouri Plan process is quite simple:
1. A lawyer based commission, in this case the Alaska Judicial Council, forwards a list of names to the governor for consideration.
2. The governor then has 60 days in which to appointment someone from the list.
3. If the governor does not select from the list within the 60 day time period, the committee will simply place their choice on the bench, regardless of the governor’s objections.
4. The governor does not have the luxury of selecting his or her own choice from outside of the list. Ideally, this prevents the governor from appointing justices based on purely political biases.
Some commentator’s have wondered why Governor Palin did not ask the Alaska Judicial Council for a list containing more names. Unfortunately for Governor Palin, the Council does not and will not fulfill this request. Palin’s predecessor, Frank Murkowski, attempted this tactic but faced statewide embarrassment when the Council rejected his demand. The Council wields the most influence in this process. We do know that Governor Palin requested extensive information on both finalists, Morgan Christen and Eric Smith, and decided on Christen. It is clear that both candidates for the bench did not align with Governor Palin’s ideal judicial philosophies.
Under the Missouri Plan, Governor Palin was forced to choose between Christen and Smith only. In my opinion, Governor Palin selected Christen over Smith, because Smith has a history of environmental activism from the bench. Alaska is a state reliant on energy exploration and drilling, and an activist on the bench, such as Smith, would do long term damage to the Alaskan economy. Governor Palin did the best she could with the hand she was dealt.
Note: The people of Alaska have the ability to vote Christen out if they choose to do so. The Missouri Plan was a scheme that was invented before the state bar associations became so closely aligned with Democratic Party interest groups. As time has gone by, this has caused an ever-leftward slide in the courts. But it’s up to the Alaskan legislature and the people to amend their constitution if they find it to be a problem.
Sarah is pro-life. Period.
>> If Palin is the best the stupid party can come up with they will lose.
Looking past the implication Palin is a loser, you’re correct in asserting the extent of the GOPs inadequacies. It’s also important to recognize Palin is a GOP outsider!
The GOP will requiring the guiding hand of the constituency for some time - along with the occasional, figurative slap in the back of the head.
And what exactly makes you and your party so intelligent and capable? Have you taken a look around this country lately?
For those of you who are on the left, who are eternally confused about what Sarah Palin believes, or who intend to confuse those of U.S. who already KNOW what she stands for, may God give you clarity of heart and mind, as well as an opportunity to listen to this! (aprox. l hour)
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291974-3
“The posting by Revel is either disingenuous or an attempt to mislead.”
Your opinion on the issues is your right to have. Accusing me of being disingenuous or deliberately misleading is another matter. You lost my respect right there, and therefore I will not even read whatever is that you wrote. I have seen your game come and go on FR over the many years that I have been here. Attack anyone who does not follow the mob mentality, and also follow it without question. If you see something that does not make sense then just try to imagine that it does not exist. Funny how people can get sucked into it over and over again. One might question what your true motivations are.
Age before beauty, I suppose. So after 16 years of the “Gingrich Revolution,” what do we have? A Marxist overlord in the WH and a Republican party reduced to minority status and deeply infected with RINO-itus. Now THERE’s something to brag about.
For me, it looks more like this:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/11/sarah_palin_and_newt_gingrich.html
And that is why Reagan was so unique. He had the “it” factor, a strong intellect, and a heart true to conservative values. Tough to replace. Sarah comes close. Newt doesn’t even register on the scale. But you’re right. Time will reveal all.
I have no game. My only true motive is the truth. Understanding the complexity of an issue is important if you want to post the true facts about something.
To imply Palin is not pro-life... lets just say you are ill-informed.
The anti-Palin trolls are out in force lately. Our gal has the libs and RINOs running scared and joining forces.
No Sarah is a fighter not a quitter.
The media says that. But when does the liberal media say the truth?
No Sarah is a fighter not a quitter.
Maybe you would like to spend all your time and money, raising money and fighting frivolous investigations that the media would have used to destroy Palin even more than they have but I doubt that Palin or anyone is that dumb.
A president has immunity and protections. The Democrats and the media wanted Rove, Bush investigated and his records released etc. but Bush wouldn’t go for it. Remember the Valerie Plame debacle . that was all a lie but even they got Rove and others to testify on that one .But that was only 1 investigation. Picture a thousand like that. Who would sit for that? gimme a break.
The media says that. But when does the liberal media say the truth?
I suggest you read Sarah Pain’s book and put down the New York Times, step away from the CNN.
Are you kidding? Palin would lose hands down. We need Huckabee or someone quick on their toes. Remember, elections are partly on issues and mostly on personality.
LOLOLOLOLOL
I still like Duncan Hunter from the last campaign. Others have mentioned Mike Pence. But Gov. Palin is the standard. We have put up with so many waffling, shrinking violets (no need to name names) who can't take a little heat and are always quick to apologize. Gov. Palin fights back, when appropriate, and she doesn't apologize for who she is. If I could find a guy like that in real life I would marry him first, and vote for him after :-)
You wrote “Remember, elections are partly on issues and mostly on personality.”
At least that part of your comment makes sense. Sarah is not lacking on issues OR personality!
Perhaps you missed this? http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291974-3
If a bigoted Marxist Muslim could win the W.H., WHY NOT A TRULY AUTHENTIC AMERICAN WOMAN WHO LOVES U.S.?
Oh yea....
No, not kidding at all. She has been and continues to be underestimated.
Huckabee? I doubt he’s running and if he does, he won’t be nominated.
jw
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