Freedom Fest with Palin, Allen, Sekulow, North, Greenwood, and Rigell!
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How shady a Governor do you have to be that they were able to come up with 27 things that even MIGHT have been unethical? Even if 26 of them were dismissed, it still took a lot of legal researching and maneuvering to figure out that what she did wasn’t “technically” unethical. If she was such a great Governor shouldn’t it have been immediately clear?
EmeraldKnight, I fixed it for ya..
How shady a Senator do you have to be that your firm would come up with 27 things that even MIGHT have been unethical? Even though 26 of them were dismissed, it still took a lot of legal researching and maneuvering to figure out that what she did wasn’t “technically” unethical. If he was such a great Senator shouldn’t he have shared his college transcripts?
Shouldn’t this blog worry about why it was kicked out of this thing rather than another Obama rumor?
Emeraldknight,
Why don’t you research the ethic complaints before you spout off about them. One of them for example, was she was wearing a ski jacket, with the logo of her husbands snowmobile racing team on it at one of his races. The complaint was as she was using her office to promote a one product over another. Most if not all of the complaints are of this nature. The Democrats used Alaska’s stupid system of a sitting Governor having to pay for private counsel to defend against them.
Gov. Palin was over $350,000 in debt for legal fees for all of these complaints. She couldn’t govern, nor could she pay off the debt with her income as Governor, so she resigned as Governor, so that the work of the state could go on and not be about all of the bogus ethic complaints against her. So, yes she did quit, but for very good reasons in my humble opinion.
As far as I am concerned the National Democratic Committee and the Alaska chapter, the Alaska Democratic Party (ADP) is no different than the Taliban in using our own laws against its enemies to defeat, abuse and destroy.
http://hubpages.com/hub/3-NAVY-SEALS-COURT-MARTIAL-OUTRAGE
Thank God the three Navy SEALs were acquitted, but at a great price in every way.
Obviously the NDC and ADP were very afraid of the popularity of Sarah Palin.
In 1867 black men were given the rights to vote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconstruction_era_of_the_United_States
1929 white women voted for the first time in American history: http://www.history.com/topics/the-fight-for-womens-suffrage
So it is no surprise a black man will become President of the United States before anyone would allow without severe harassment a white woman to even think she could run for Vice President and win. We still have a long way to go for equality in the hearts and minds of fairness of all Americans, no matter what color or gender.
Yes Kathy, thanks for that cogent explanation. I guess conservatives have gained a real appreciation for frivolous law suits as indicated in the UVA response to Cuccinelli’s investigation. What is worse, of course, is the cost that we, the taxpayers of Virginia, are bearing for Cuccinelli and his staff, and for the lawyers hired to defend the integrity of the University of Virginia, over this witch hunt.
Mike, since when does cost to the taxpayers matter to a tax-increase advocate like you?
Actually Brian, you have totally mischaracterized my views which of course is to be expected in your “governance by quip” point of view. I do support public investment in transportation, and believe that conservatives in Virginia have declared war on our transportation system. I am proud to be advocate for increased revenue for this crucial function of government so we can improve prosperity and mobility for all Virginians. To be insulted and condemned by you for such a positon is a badge of honor for me.
Mike, should I consider it a badge of honor for me that everything you respond to when I comment, you twist my message or meaning to your own agenda of the day?
Well Kathy, you introduced the topic of frivolous lawsuits, and the action by the UVA Board in answering Cuccinelli’s actions is a current topic. I do think conservatives need to come to grips with Cuccinelli’s fight against academic freedom, and his wasteful spending. I used to think true conservatives actually cared about our freedoms and our conservative approach to public expenditures. Frankly, I am not sure anymore what conservatives in Virginia stand for except the dismantling of our transportation system.
Mr Barrett,
I am in complete agreement with you for the need to spend money on our transportation system and other aspects of our infrastructure.
However before raising taxes, why not see how much money can be raised for that purpose by other means?
I have recently “found” 2 billion dollars that could be used for repairing our aged and crumbling infrastructure.
“Last August, the U.S. Export-Import Bank issued a ‘preliminary commitment’ letter to Brazil’s state-run Petrobras in the amount of $2 billion, with the promise of more to follow. . .
These [U.S.] taxpayer dollars finance exploration of the huge offshore discovery in Brazil’s Tupi oil field in the Santos Basin near Rio de Janeiro. . .”
I am certain that you would agree that this $2 billion should be spent here in the USA to repair our infrastructure and create jobs for the citizens of the Unites States and Virginia.
Surely you could not be in favor of using US and Virginia tax dollars to support a foreign oil company to create jobs overseas while our own Virgina citizens are suffering from lack of work?
http://redcounty.com/hands-across-sand-linked-brazils-oil-company-petrobras/41302
Thanks James, but that is just paragraph 7. from the conservative playbook; that is, agree we need to invest in transportation, but deny we need to raise the funds. Meanwhile, our neighbors in NC pay a gas tax nearly twice ours, and are investing in highways, rail, and port facilities to take away our business. They are not the only state to do so. Our great Commonwealth is under attack from conservatives who want to destroy our mobility and prosperity by lack of political will and courage to do what is right for Virginia.
Every time my Buick hits a pothole I want our roads to be fixed, but I agree with James, let’s find money being thrown away first.
“Thanks James, but that is just paragraph 7. from the conservative playbook; that is, agree we need to invest in transportation, but deny we need to raise the funds. ” Mike Barrett
Mike, didn’t he just suggest a funding stream from the Federal Government? that being speniding 2 Billion in the US? Even if it all doesn’t go to Virginia and you divide it by 50 states, that still equates to $40 million for Virginia. A nice step in the right direction.
Is your arguement that he’s looking for Federal money and redirecting it from Brazil to Virginia?
Seems to me he agreed with you and put up an alternative that could go a long way in helping.
I asked a very simple question. Do you favor sending $2 billion tax payer dollars to a foreign oil company or do you favor spending that $2 billion on repairing our infrastructure?
Even el caniche sexo loco should understand and be able to answer that question.
Sorry, I should have said el caniche enloquecido del sexo. My spanish is not that good.
After researching your website James, I find it interesting the $2 billion tax payer dollars will benefit George Soros the most, one of the largest contributors to Obama’s Presidential campaign. He and his family gave over $60,000. Some payback huh?
Mike, you want to get on your high horse all the time and slam conservatives, but the dirty dealings of the liberal party needs to be uncovered huh?
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/03/us/politics/03obama.html?_r=2&pagewanted=2
Thanks to the conservatives herein for proving my point. On this forum, the conservatives don’t live in the Commonwealth, they live in the state of denial. Why would any rational person expect the federal government to bail out a state that refuses to levy a tax high enough to maintain and sustain its own transportation infrastructure? We now must use designated construction funds for maintenance. Conservatives have destroyed a system that once worked quite well, and at this point, you are embarrassing one of your own, that is, Governor McDonnell, who said a few days ago that his economic development initiatives are at risk because of the condition of our transportation infrastructure. Deny that!
Whatever Mike. I am outraged that $2 billion tax payer dollars are going overseas for a payback to a campaign contributor for Obama. As an American, I would think you should or would be too. I guess you can’t get past your own agendas.
Again,I asked a very simple question. Do you favor sending $2 billion tax payer dollars to a foreign oil company or do you favor spending that $2 billion on repairing our infrastructure?
Even el caniche enloquecido del sexo should understand and be able to answer that question.
James, once again, you engage in misdirection instead of supporting our own Governor who has deplored the condition of our transportation infrastructure, and who says this must be fixed or his prime goal for his administration, that is, economic development, is toast. Ask any Delegate, any Senator, the new Secretary of Transportation, if they are satisfied with the condition of our transportation infrastructure, and they will say no, they are not. Here in Hampton Roads, our failure to invest in our own mobility will cost up any increase in military personnel, but worse, threatens our existing bases as other states with more enlightened electorates and leaders, comes in and steal them away. Conservatives, you have met the enemy, and it is you. It really is that clear. Lead, or get out of the way.
On her facebook page, Sarah Palin is saying you guys are making this story up.
Earlier this week, I spoke at the Freedom Fest in Norfolk, Virginia; and, evidently, the media was asked to leave – not by me, that’s for sure. I want my message out, so despite reporters making up a story about “Palin people kicking us out” (uh, the “Palin people” entourage would consist of one person – my 15-year-old daughter, Willow – and I have no doubt she could take on any reporter, but I know for certain she didn’t “kick ‘em out” of the event). Anyway, here are some of the key issues I spoke about.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/sarah-palin/peace-through-strength-and-american-pride-vs-enemy-centric-policy/403777543434
I just wanted to say that I’m very sorry that you were treated this way by Palins people. And even worse, is seeing you being verbally assaulted by her supporters. Unfortunately this is common-a similar thing happened to me. In Palin land, it is a huge sin to say ANYTHING negative about the queen, even if you truly mean it in a constructive manner.
Her fans will jump all over you. So much for free speech. It’s allowed only if it’s praise.
Watching this charade and Sarahs absolute refusal to answer questions, is what turned me away from het. I also do not care for the way she beliitles and talks badly of others in a personal manner. As a conservative, I don’t agree with President Obamas political beliefs but I hear nothing of substance coming from Sarah. Those who think she is offering thoughtful input for benefit of our country are deluding themseves. Her constant obsession with personally attacking is incompatible with Christs teachings.
So sorry for the length. I’m just sad to see you being treated like this and now you are being called a liar by the queen of lying. Just be comforted by the fact that she’s in this for the money, and that’s all. Stay strong!
Kathy Mateer, with all respect, you have many “facts” wrong about Palin leaving office and the ethics complaints. Please for your benefit and for the conservative movement, do some research and NOT from her website. You are directly quoting without verifying. As an example, the ethics complaints were not filed by Democrats!! They simply weren’t. This is a fact! And 26 out of 27 were not dismissed. She did do some wrong things. Almost everything you stated cannot be backed up.
I’ve never seen a political celebrity like Sarah where people believe her because they like her. I like her too but I do not like lying and Sarah is a fraud. I was hurt when I realized the truth about her, but now I am simply appalled!
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Laura and EyeOnYou,
Laura, last name not included, please give proof of your charges about the ethics complaints not being democratically based. It’s easy to make statements when you won’t give your last name and you have no documentation to back up your words. Since you make the charges, do the research/homework and post it.
I did look on the Facebook page provided by EyeOnYou.
I do believe J.R. and Brian in what happened at the Freedom Fest. As a matter of fact, I walked right by them and wondered why they weren’t blogging anymore and it wasn’t over yet. At the end, I walked by the table and Brian was there but I didn’t see J.R.. What J.R. and Brian do is not for anything but for the love of their party. Could it be a communications problem with Palin and staff at Freedom Fest or is this typical????
It’s interesting, in fact VERY interesting that Mr Hoeft claims he was kicked out of this event because of some sort of rules.
We already know there were no “Palin people” there except Willow.
You also said at one point you were asked to cover this by the promoter. If you knew the promoter, why didn’t you use his name at the event or give him a shout out to square things??
The truth is, video exists of the entire speech, almost 30 minutes long, obviously taken by someone in the crowd.
http://hrblogs.typepad.com/the_shad_plank/2010/06/sarah-palins-norfolk-speech-from-freedom-fest-in-full-video-and-audio-.html
This kinda shoots the hell out of your story.
Like Sarah herself said on Facebook today, why in the hell would she throw people out. She WANTS the world to hear what she is saying.
You’ve been busted my friend.
As Sarah would say, stop makin’ things up.
Laura says:
June 30, 2010 at 9:30 pm
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Laura, you might want to educate yourself before you spout off nonsense like this.
Those “ethics complaints” were filed by people hand picked by Barack Obama’s closest advisers, Pete Rouse and Anita Dunn, and we have PROOF.
You should read:
Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, And The Cost Of Fighting Chicago Thug Politics
http://thespeechatimeforchoosing.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/sarah-palin-barack-obama-and-the-cost-of-fighting-chicago-thug-politics/
Everything Palin says is not gospel. Everything she does is not inspired by God. She is just a politician and like all politicians she stretches the truth and sometimes out and out lies. My goodness, a quick look at her endorsements should prove she’s not infallible.
I do believe the people who stopped them from live-blogging the rally were following Palin’s guidelines. It’s really bothering me that when Sarah Palin makes a mistake like this, or has an ethical lapse while in office (what politician hasn’t??) it’s always someone else’s fault. Even her leaving office early was someone else’s fault. How about accepting personal responsibility? How about avoiding all appearance of wrongdoing since you know the media and your political enemies are always looking for mistakes? According to Palin’s own attorney she disregarded his advice regarding the questionable ethical ground for the legal defense fund and instead listened to the advice of out of state attorneys.
Palin always presents herself as the put-upon, attacked, disadvantaged, misunderstood victim. She’s always whining and always has her hand out for other peoples’ money. Doesn’t she claim to be a conservative?
Maybe Sarah Palin should read her own speaking contract.
Gary, J.R. is not a liar.
Gary – read this:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/29/blogger-palin-let-us-cover-you/
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Yes, Sarah Palin resigned …mostly to save her state from defending the frivolous ethics complaints,which she won every single one. ( frivolous ethics complaints costing the state millions of dollars in wasted time and resources and doom the state to gridlock and also continue to cost the state hundreds of thousands of dollars to defend against false and maliciously filed ethics complaints )
Pretty much as soon as she accepted the vice presidential nomination, her critics started filing ethics complaint after ethics complaint against her.
Sarah Palin stepped down for the right reasons—she did not want to see her state government continue to get bogged down with inane “ethics” complaints that were transparently political, plainly partisan, and diverting state resources .
She saw that if she stayed on as Governor it would cost the state millions of dollars in wasted time and resources to defend against false and maliciously ethics complaints and doom the state to gridlock
Palin’s entire administration was paralyzed by those frivolous complaints.
Sarah Palin had to step down for the better of her state and it was the honorable thing to do.
Anyway, unless it was Willow Palin who kicked media out, it was not the “Palin people” as she did not have any one from her staff with her other than her daughter.
Sarah always travels with bodyguards-Sarah has an Ironclad contract to keep media far away from her speeches unless its Fox News , Sarah will not answer or take questions unless before questions have been screened by her handlers. Sarah quit after 16 months in office because she was asked by A.E.I.-Hertiage Foundation– Bill Krystal and other Neo Conservatives to start her run for 2012 in 2009 because she needed schooling for their agenda.
She was also under contract to write a book about her life and under the Alaskan Consitution a setting Governor wouldn’t have been able to do the Campaign Book Tour – The ethic complaints were not filed by Democrats nor Barack Obama but by the Republican Party there are some very serious charges still pending. There is the land ethic charge in Wasilla that hasn’t been settled where she buildt the sportplex. Sarah raised the salestax in Wasilla as Mayor. Sarah does lie and her lies have been debunked.
Sarah’s son Track was given a choice military or jail.
Sarah is singing A.E.I. tune of Peace through Strength as they are her real bosses and pay her very well and have promised her the White House.
Sarah’s ego has become a major problem for her on these tours with people.
I don’t like nor support her.
She isn’t good,honest or trustworthy.
The Ethics complaints are a matter of public record it would be a good idea to cast a eye on her and not this glazed over stuff that I keep seeing.
She used the word I way to much ,its never WE show she has a real problem.
One last thing -how in the Hell Can anyone quote the Washington Times that is owned ,controled by Sung Young Moon – The Cult- The Moonies that just keeps my head spining ……Also World Net Daily- any other pieces of nothin,only 26 % of Americans
support her-that isn’t a healthy showing–
Now good day all and Happy 4th -hug a solider-
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