"Ms. Palin's Pipeline"

Sarah Palin's approval rating is up to 82% in Alaska. How in the world can the media want to trash such a fine lady? If the people who know you best think you're great who are these interlopers to try and throw garbage? Oh, wait, they have an agenda... they don't report the news any more, they make the news. They just have to take something good or great and make it horrible. What happened to good journalism? Why can't good be good anymore? If the Democrats lived what they preached wouldn't the world be a much better place? I bet if both parties walked the walk we'd have a love-fest going on.

Here's the latest release from McCain-Palin 2008:

"But it is also a sign that Ms. Palin's outflanking of the oil companies injected some competition and urgency into a process that was previously stalled. Perhaps her Democratic opponent for the governorship in 2006, who campaigned on similar ideas, would have achieved these results. Nevertheless, Ms. Palin actually did." -- The Washington Post

"Ms. Palin's Pipeline"
Editorial
The Washington Post
September 8, 2008

People are still buzzing about Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's acceptance speech. But while her style has been minutely analyzed, very little commentary has focused on one of the few substantive claims she made about her brief tenure as governor of Alaska: that she "fought to bring about the largest private-sector infrastructure project in North American history . . . a nearly $40 billion natural gas pipeline to help lead America to energy independence." Is Ms. Palin right about the importance of the pipeline and her role in moving it forward?

Ms. Palin is indeed correct about the need to tap the 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas under Alaska's North Slope, the same region whose oil made the state wealthy but which has begun to run dry. Natural gas demand is growing rapidly in North America, and low-carbon natural gas is better for the environment than coal or petroleum. This means that the outlook for gas prices is relatively bullish, making the economics of an Alaska pipeline more favorable than ever before. Yet for decades the idea has been deadlocked by federal and state politics -- and unless the United States can install a pipeline to transport Alaska's gas soon, companies may commit to foreign sources of liquefied natural gas, thus locking in long-term dependency on imports.

Congress passed legislation to expedite a pipeline in 2004. Ms. Palin's predecessor as governor, Republican Frank H. Murkowski, attempted to negotiate a deal with the three oil companies that control the North Slope gas, Exxon Mobil, BP and Conoco Phillips. His plan would have awarded the companies a long-term tax freeze in return for relatively weak commitments to actually build the pipeline. But even though Vice President Cheney and Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) lobbied hard for Mr. Murkowski's approach, Alaska's public and legislature balked, viewing the proposal as stacked in favor of the Big Three oil companies. Ms. Palin rode criticism of Mr. Murkowski's deal to victory over him in the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary and then to the governor's office later that year. She reversed Mr. Murkowski's strategy, asking the legislature to pass a law setting criteria for a deal, then throwing the project open to companies other than the Big Three. The result was a commitment by an experienced pipeline company, TransCanada, to build the project, which may take 10 years, in return for $500 million in state seed money derived from Alaska's recent oil windfall.

The oil companies still control the gas. So, if TransCanada actually gets all the necessary permits, assembles financing and builds the pipeline, the Big Three will have to be persuaded, years from now, to ship their gas through it on reasonable terms. Meanwhile, BP and Conoco Phillips have announced plans to build a pipeline of their own without the state's backing -- a sign that the political and economic wrangling over this immense and risky project is far from over. But it is also a sign that Ms. Palin's outflanking of the oil companies injected some competition and urgency into a process that was previously stalled. Perhaps her Democratic opponent for the governorship in 2006, who campaigned on similar ideas, would have achieved these results. Nevertheless, Ms. Palin actually did.

Read The Editorial

Sarah Palin has a website?

Tried to find the website mentioned in the media that was set up by the McCain camp to combat the garbage being distributed about Sarah Palin. I searched on the main www.JohnMcCain.com website without any luck. Tried searching Google for Sarah Palin, no luck. Added the word "website" and voila, found the following part way down the page. I don't think I found the right one yet, but it is interesting and pro-Palin.

Here's the link: http://palinforamerica.com/ and here's a release from the site:

Task Force Palin Launches

Several pro-Palin websites and supporters, including this site Palin for America, have joined forces to create Task Force Palin:

Building on the continued success of the grassroots movement to draft Governor Sarah Palin as America’s next Vice President, a number of pro-Palin websites are pooling their resources into a new effort, “Task Force Palin” (TFP), which can be found online at tfp.palinforamerica.com. The founding members of TFP are “Draft Sarah Palin for Vice President” (palinforvp.blogspot.com), PalinForVP.com, “Palin for America” (palinforamerica.com), and “Students of America” (myspace.com/studentsofamerica); with more members expected to join after the launch.

While TFP will primarily work to convince McCain and his supporters that Sarah Palin would be the best choice for Vice President, it is also intended to look beyond the 2008 election. Regardless of the outcome this year, TFP will continue to coordinate an organized network of Palin supporters around the United States. "It is my strong opinion that Sarah Palin's independence, integrity, and natural leadership style personify America's founding values,” said the proprietor of Palin for America, “Palin's values, now more than ever, must have a strong presence in the office of the executive."

Michel Luciano of Students for America also weighed in on why he decided to back TFP, saying, "I believe that Governor Sarah Palin's conservative credentials, fight against corruption, and stance on energy security along with her leadership experience as Mayor of Wasilla and Governor of Alaska make her the best qualified candidate for Vice President of the United States."

“Task Force Palin takes the short-term VP effort and institutionalizes it as a more permanent presence,” said Adam Brickley, founder of Draft Sarah Palin for Vice President. “If Palin becomes the vice-presidential candidate, then we will have some of the best coverage of the VP race on the internet. If not, we have an organization which can continue to promote Palin as a national figure and, should the worst occur, a candidate to unseat Barack Obama in 2012. While it’s only in its embryonic stages right now, were hoping to evolve TFP into a centralized headquarters that combines the functions of all of our sites into an online one-stop-shop for all things Palin. TFP will be bigger, better, and more professional than anything we’ve done before”.

Learn more at: http://tfp.palinforamerica.com

Everywhere I go, everyone is talking about Sarah Palin!

It's fabulous listening to the talk about Sarah Palin! The more they attack, the more people love her and rally to her cause, and to her side! It is SO obvious they're scared of her! Go get 'em Sarah! Go get 'em McCain!

Reading polls today and yesterday--- McCain is gaining ground (not that the polls seem to be right anymore if they ever were). It was 50-50 on some polls and they don't expect the real numbers until Monday.

Exciting! Heard an update from a couple of people who were at the Convention last week. One had been to 3 or 4 others and said this was absolutely THE best ever when it came to enthusiasm. I think it's because it's not just typical politics, it's not the usual suspects... it's The MAVERICK showing them how it's done and he's got everything all up in the air in a positive way. We're READY for a change John McCain.

Here's the nightly update from the Southeast guys (is it the same in your region? imagine it might be):

Saturday, 9/6/08
59 Days to the Election of John McCain
McCain Nightly Memo
From: SE Regional Offices, Tallahassee
To: McCain Team Member
Topic: John McCain in Michigan and Wisconsin

John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin Hit the Campaign Trail

John McCain and his running mate Governor Sarah Palin hit the campaign trail in Colorado and New Mexico today. Yesterday, McCain and Governor Palin visited the battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Thunderous crowds greeted the Republican ticket in Cedarburg, Wisconsin and Sterling Heights, Michigan respectively. The audience of more than 20,000 people in Cedarburg heard John McCain talk about reforming Washington and putting our economy back on track.

Listen here to a news segment covering John McCain's visit to Wisconsin: www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/27928609.html?video=YHI&t=a

As for the campaign stop today in Colorado, there is quite an interesting story surrounding the appearance of a large number of American flags. The story ties into the Democratic National Convention held in Denver last week.

This is a video you must watch to understand and truly appreciate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_0mPmDnlvI

Democratic VP Candidate Senator Joe Biden Praises John McCain's Character
Sen. Joe Biden, D-Delaware, likes to tell crowds that he and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., are friends. In a packed gymnasium at Maple Point Middle School in Langhorne, Pa., this aftern oon, before a receptive crowd, Biden explained just how close they are. "John McCain is my friend," said the loquacious Blue Hen. "I admire John McCain. I know of no man or woman I have ever met that has more personal courage than John McCain. We have been friends for over 33 years. We have traveled together. When John was Navy liaison he staffed me for three or four years everywhere I traveled in the world. "Jill and John are good friends," Biden said, referring to his wife Dr. Jill Biden, who had just introduced him...

"But he's a great guy," Biden said, "and if John called me today and said 'Joe -,' like when they went after John McCain, when Bush went after him in South Carolina with the scurrilous comments they made about his character, I called him and said, 'John, where do you want me? I'm an Al Gore man but where do you want me? I will show up anywhere in America to testify to the kind of man you are.' And he is a good man, he is a good man."
- Senator Joe Biden (September 5, 2008)

Must Clicks

John McCain's speech to the Republican National Convention on Thursday attracted a record number of viewers, besting Senator Obama's speech the week before in Denver. McCain gave an incredible narrative about his personal journey and offered an uplifting, positive vision on how to restore the American economic dream and change the overly partisan tone in Washington.

Click here to watch the speech: John McCain Addresses the Nation

Listen to the McCain's Campaign Weekly Radio Address: Delivered This Week by Governor Sarah Palin

In Case You Didn't Know

John McCain has a muscular economic plan that will restore American economic prosperity and ease the pain for struggling families across the nation.

America is being squeezed by skyrocketing energy prices. Senator Barack Obama remains opposed to offshore drilling and building nuclear power plants. John McCain has an "All of the Above" comprehensive energy plan that will tap all energy sources and promote new technologies to solve our energy crisis and bring down prices. John McCain also believes that is essential to reform our current unemployment insurance system to include high quality worker retraining programs. As workers receive training in their new fields of employment, John McCain's plan will provide them financial aid to help support their families in the interim.

The United States has the second highest corporate tax rate in the world. Businesses will continue to move out of the United States and cut well paying American jobs, unless we lower the corporate tax rate to a level commensurate with the rest of the world. John McCain supports this measure, while Barack Obama instead proposes raising income taxes, business taxes, and social security taxes.

Must Reads

GOP Fires Up Cedarburg
By Dave Umhoefer & Craig Gilbert
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 6, 2008

At a packed Cedarburg street rally Friday, the GOP ticket of John McCain and Sarah Palin used their first post-convention campaign stop to promise a war on special-interest influence and excessive partisanship in Washington.

"We're going to start working for the people of this country," McCain shouted. "It's over for the special interests. It's over!"

To read more, click here: GOP Fires Up Cedarburg

McCain Makes Run at Michigan, A Wavering Democratic Stronghold
By Joel Millman
The Wall Street Journal
September 6, 2008

Sterling Heights, MI- If John McCain becomes the nation's 44th president, it may be thanks to Michigan -- a prize the Republicans think they can claim for the first time in nearly 20 years.
On Friday, Sen. McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, arrived in this auto-plant town in Detroit's suburbs to begin their final election sprint. The goal: Persuade disaffected voters like Howard Mitchell that Republicans still deserve their support.

To read more, click here: McCain Makes Run at Michigan , A Wavering Democratic Stronghold

The Maverick is Back
Washington Times
September 6, 2008

Once considered an unbranded calf, the term "maverick" has come to define a politician who takes an independent stand. It has been argued that, despite the "R" behind his name, John McCain can't be branded - or painted in a box. His record indicates that he has bucked the party brand to blaze an independent path - including legislation on tax cuts, embryonic stem-cell research and immigration.

To read more, click here: The Maverick is Back

Finally This Evening...

Would you like to share your excitement about John McCain and Governor Palin with your community? If so, John McCain and Governor Palin are calling you to action. We need p eople to write Letters to the Editor and submit them to their local newspaper.

Writing a Letter to the Editor on behalf of John McCain is a great way to make an important contribution to our grassroots campaign. A consistent stream of Letters to the Edtior across Georgia that are supportive of John McCain will demonstrate to your neighbors and undecided voters that momentum and enthusisam are building for our campaign.

This is a small, but crucial effort that you can undertake for the campaign. It will only require an hour of your time each week to write a Letter to the Editor, but it will make a difference in your community.

We strongly encourage you to write a Letter to the Editor. Click here to find the Email Address for Your Local Newspaper.

Reform, Prosperity and Peace

"Ignore The Chauvinists. Palin Has Real Experience."

"As the chief executive of the nation's largest state, Ms. Palin oversees some of the country's largest energy reserves. She came into office at a critical time in Alaska politics, facing a system plagued by corruption. Her response was to immediately begin cleaning it up. The results of her leadership today speak for themselves: Ms. Palin's approval ratings top 80% -- more than 60% higher than that of the Democratic Congress." -- Nancy Pfotenhauer

"Ignore The Chauvinists. Palin Has Real Experience."
Nancy Pfotenhauer
The Wall Street Journal
September 2, 2008

In Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain has found a fellow maverick to be his running mate -- one who can help bring the right kind of reform to Washington. Ms. Palin, like Mr. McCain, has a strong record of battling the status quo, restoring accountability and effectiveness to government, and working to secure energy independence, root out corruption and curb wasteful spending.

As the chief executive of the nation's largest state, Ms. Palin oversees some of the country's largest energy reserves. She came into office at a critical time in Alaska politics, facing a system plagued by corruption. Her response was to immediately begin cleaning it up. The results of her leadership today speak for themselves: Ms. Palin's approval ratings top 80% -- more than 60% higher than that of the Democratic Congress.

Ms. Palin has a tangible, impressive record of achievement and executive experience. She is head of the Alaska National Guard and the chairman of two multistate agencies that make energy decisions that affect all Americans. While Barack Obama spent almost all of the past two years running for president, Ms. Palin has been running a state.

It's telling that Sen. Obama chose to give a negative, partisan speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He envisions a Democratic monolith in Washington that will solve all of our problems.

But Ms. Palin knows that real change doesn't come from rigid adherence to party lines. She has transformed her state's government from what she called a "good ol' boys network" to an accountable, successful system. Like Mr. McCain, Ms. Palin realizes that the problem isn't a Republican administration or a Democratic Congress. It's business as usual in Washington.
Ms. Palin's experience in reforming Alaskan government shows she's ready to lead on the national stage. She stood up to members of her own party who abused their power, risking her political career by protesting ethics violations. Ms. Palin went on to pass ethics reform. She has put the people's interests ahead of her own -- like Mr. McCain.

A McCain-Palin administration will not tolerate pork-barrel spending. In Washington, Mr. McCain spoke out against the "Bridge to Nowhere," a $400 million waste of the taxpayers' money that led to an island with a few dozen residents. In Juneau, Alaska, Ms. Palin made sure the bridge went nowhere, canceling the earmark. She wasn't afraid to use her veto pen, and Mr. McCain won't be either.

In a state where energy production is a top priority, Ms. Palin is an expert in the field. She has never shied away from challenging the influence of big oil companies, all the while fighting for the development of new energy resources. Ms. Palin worked with Democrats and Republicans to institute a rebate that used the state's vast oil revenues to help offset the high costs of fuel and heating in the state.

Ms. Palin has been a leader in the fight for American energy independence. Like Mr. McCain, she understands that we need an "all of the above" solution to secure our energy future. Her influence extended far beyond Alaska as she recently pushed through a gas pipeline project that will bring new supplies and lower prices to the lower 48 states.

Just last month, meanwhile, the Democrats running Congress went on vacation rather than vote to allow offshore drilling, which would reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Beyond ethics and energy, Ms. Palin shares Mr. McCain's passion for conservation. Mr. McCain often speaks of his admiration for Theodore Roosevelt, a conservationist and sportsman who surely would have enjoyed Ms. Palin's company. She grew up hunting and fishing in Alaska, and she understands the importance of responsible stewardship of our environment.

All women should be proud of Mr. McCain's selection of Ms. Palin as his running mate, an historic moment that came the week of the 88th anniversary of women's earning the right to vote. Sarah Palin will break through the glass ceiling that, as she noted on her first day as the vice presidential nominee, has 18 million new cracks thanks to Hillary Clinton.

Read The Op-Ed

Cindy McCain and women of substance

Another impressive woman. I had no idea of just how substantial a person until recently. She has a foundation, which she runs, which gives away millions of dollars to help others. She makes trips and does a ton of humanitarian work.

I love the story of the two little girls she brought home from one of her trips.

One thing I love about Republicans is that they act. They don't just talk. They don't whine to the government to do something. They figure it out and make it happen.

I know most have heard the stats about the comparison between those who consider themselves liberals or Democrats and those who consider themselves conservative or Republican? The right gives so much more than Dems. That's because we believe that we should do it ourselves, not look to the government to redistribute wealth.

I'm looking forward to hearing more about Cindy McCain tonight.

Here's another one for you... the Dems talk about equality and being color blind and gender blind and... and... and... But the Republicans are the ones who have more women and more minorities in positions of power. Take a look at the President's appointees and those he selects for positions of importance. Then think about who goes after these picks and trashes them. You'd think they'd be applauding Bush for picking Hispanics, women, blacks, etc. Or at least they'd try to keep up.

Why are people so enamored of the rhetoric when there are no facts and no substance to back it up?

Talk about someone with substance, I'm still smiling when I think about having Sarah Palin on the ticket. It's so clear today that the Dems are still in a dither about how to handle her!

Sarah WOWED everyone last night!

She is one dangerous woman and the left wing media KNOWS it! She is everything they can't handle --- a truly competent woman who doesn't whine.

What a speech. What a woman. She is my hero.

Sure, I don't eat meat, but hey to each their own. I'd never shoot Bambi but I sure like the idea that the two who are at the top of the ticket are kick-butt, take no names and protect us all types!

She has compassion, heart and she knows how to get things done. Loved the joke. Loved the zingers which were shot with just the right touch of humor.

Did anyone hear the blather that came back from Obama's campaign. Boring much. Drivel. They've been throwing everything they can at her for a week and she comes back with a little patter and they collapse.

They sound like bullies who can't figure out how to come back at a girl. Nah, nah, you said bad things about us and we don't like it. Can't take the heat on the left.

Guess we should be prepared though 'cause now they're going to find out which way she puts toilet paper on the dispenser and say it's politically incorrect.

They need to back off on the family.

What about this crap about Todd getting a ticket when he was, oh my god, 22. A baby. While he's drinking beer at the age when almost everyone in the world drinks beer or wine or more, Obama's out there snorting drugs --- he said so in his book. Now that's OK for a Presidential candidate to experiment with drugs, but not OK for a red-blooded American male to have a beer or two and get caught as a kid? Give me a break. I bet most of the people writing about it drink now. Geez.

The thing the media has done is raise awareness of Palin, shown their scared of Palin, and solidified a whole lot of people into supporters who were just wishy-washy before.

Ya know, I'd still be a lib if the party hadn't gotten so nasty. And I hadn't gone into business for myself. Tell you what, there is nothing that teaches you self-responsibility like running a business. You find out what it means to take care of yourself. When I worked for a large corporation, had healthcare, had vacation, had a steady paycheck it was easy to be cushioned and not think about things.

Sarah Palin is what most parents only dream their kids should be, could be. To handle five kids, a husband, a job, to kick butt in Alaska, be intelligent, happy, smart, beautiful.... I could was eloquent if I really worked at it . Go Sarah Palin. Go get 'em girl.

Oh yeah, and THANKS John McCain for picking Palin. You showed your moxxy, your independence and got my vote for sure.

Veerrryyy interesting

I have Google alerts set up with Sarah Palin's name. It gives me a daily summary of anytime Sarah Palin's name is in the new or in blogs. Now I have a ton of blogs and I have all kinds of alerts set up. I've tested these blogs umpteen times to see how fast my blogs are picked up. It is almost instantaneous.

Here's the weird thing, and I really hesitate to bring it up on here, but not once has this blog been picked up even though we're all talking about Sarah Palin blog after blog after blog.

Maybe it's because we're new.

Don't know.

The reason I hesitate to bring it up on here? It looks like blogs talking about Sarah Palin are being shut down. I tried to set up some other blogs and when I checked to see if they already existed there was a message saying they had been shut down and the names were no longer available. They weren't bad names, either. So, gonna go scouting to see if this is a conspiracy (wooo... wooo...). Could easily be that they were spam attacked or the names generate a lot of traffic that isn't positive or the people were trash talking on the blogs.

We're not going to do any of that on here.

Anyway, ladies of the Superwoman blog, let's go on a Sarah Palin hunt. You with me?

Fred Thompson's Speech, videos

You have to watch these if you didn't see them live!

Part 2

Fred Thompson was Magnificent Last Night!!!!!

Wasn't he superb? Just the right timing, inflections and most importantly, the right message! I heard him on Fox News this morning talking a little about the speech. He said they told him right before he went on to cut it a bit short so he and Lieberman could both be on during prime time, and then gave him two more paragraphs to try and squeeze in! He didn't even break a sweat.

I am so proud of everyone who is standing up and supporting both John McCain and Sarah Palin.

Did you see Levi today as the McCains and Palins got off the plane to go to the Convention? Little Bristol has a cutey! For that matter, so does Mama! They certainly have good taste in their men.

Back to real issues that matter, girl.

Can't wait to hear Rudi, Huckabee and SARAH speak tonight. The pressure must be something else on her as she prepare for what everyone keeps saying is the most important speech of her life. Did they say that when Joe Biden was getting ready to talk? Nah.

For that matter, has anyone trashed Joe Biden for choosing to be a politician when he was the single father of two children? It was tragic what happened to his young daughter and wife, and the boys. But rather than find a job that kept him at home or allowed him to be with his two young children he ran for office.

Now, if he had been a woman would that have been acceptable? Oh, wait, yes it would have been if we were talking a liberal instead of a conservative woman! Somehow, I think that if Palin had been in the same position as Biden, she probably would have stayed home with the kids. So, does that make Biden a schmuck 'cause he chose public office? Nope, although I probably wouldn't have done it.

The left seems to be full of hypocrites.

Alaska Maverick ad from the McCain Campaign --- gotta watch it!

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "Alaska Maverick." The ad highlights Governor Sarah Palin's record of taking on the special interests in Alaska and bringing reform and change. While Barack Obama talks about change, Governor Sarah Palin has actually done it. The ad will air in key states.

VIEW THE AD HERE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIn_fFWPaUU

Script For "Alaska Maverick" (TV :30)

ANNCR: The Journal says: "Governor Palin's credentials as an agent of reform exceed Barack Obama's."

They're right.

She "has a record of bi-partisan reform."

He's the Senate's "most liberal."

She "took on the oil producers."

He gave big oil billions in subsidies and giveaways.

She's "earned a reputation as a reformer."

His reputation? Empty words.

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

AD FACTS: Script For "Alaska Maverick" (TV :30)

ANNCR: The Journal says: "Governor Palin's credentials as an agent of reform exceed Barack Obama's." They're right.

· The Wall Street Journal's Editorial: "We'd Say Governor Palin's Credentials As An Agent Of Reform Exceed Barack Obama's." "For starters, we'd say Governor Palin's credentials as an agent of reform exceed Barack Obama's. Mr. Obama rose through the Chicago Democratic machine without a peep of push-back. Alaska's politics are deeply inbred and backed by energy-industry money. Mr. Obama slid past the kind of forces that Mrs. Palin took head on." (Editorial, "A Reform Ticket," The Wall Street Journal, 8/30/08)

ANNCR: She "has a record of bi-partisan reform."

· The Associated Press: Governor Palin "Has A Record Of Bipartisan Reform." "It is true, as the statement said, that Palin has a record of bipartisan reform. She has a growing reputation as a maverick for bucking her party's establishment and Alaska's powerful oil industry." (Ron Fournier, "Analysis: Palin's Age, Inexperience Rival Obama's," The Associated Press, 8/29/08)
ANNCR: He's the Senate's "most liberal."

· "Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Was The Most Liberal Senator In 2007, According To National Journal's 27th Annual Vote Ratings." (Brian Friel, Richard E. Cohen and Kirk Victor, "Obama: Most Liberal Senator In 2007," National Journal, 1/31/07)

ANNCR: She "took on the oil producers."

· Anchorage Daily News: Governor Palin "Took On The Oil Producers." "Palin took on the oil producers, especially Exxon Mobil, saying they had been dragging their feet on a gasline. She persuaded the Legislature to pass a bill authorizing an independent company to build the line with state subsidy." (Tom Kizzia, "The Joan Of Arc Of Alaska Politics," Anchorage Daily News, 8/29/08)

ANNCR: He gave big oil billions in subsidies and giveaways.

· Barack Obama Voted For The 2005 Energy Bill. (H.R. 6, CQ Vote #152: Motion Agreed To 92-4: R 53-1; D 38-3; I 1-0, 6/23/05, Obama Voted Yea; H.R. 6, CQ Vote #158: Passed 85-12: R 49-5; D 35-7; I 1-0, 6/28/05, Obama Voted Yea; H.R. 6, CQ Vote #213: Adopted 74-26: R 49-6; D 25-19; I 0-1, 7/29/05, Obama Voted Yea)

· The 2005 Energy Bill Included $2.8 Billion In Subsidies For Oil And Natural Gas Production. "The conference agreement provides for $14.6 billion in tax breaks and credits between 2005 and 2015, including: --$2.8 billion for fossil fuel production ..." (Toni Johnson, "CQ Bill Analysis: HR 6," Congressional Quarterly's "CQ Bill Analysis," www.cq.com, Accessed 7/14/08)

ANNCR: She's "earned a reputation as a reformer."
His reputation? Empty words. · Seattle Times: Governor Palin "Has Earned A Reputation As A Reformer." "Since moving into the governor's mansion in Juneau in December of 2006, Palin has earned a reputation as a reformer who worked with both Democrats and Republicans to overhaul the state oil-tax system and to restore confidence in state government shaken by political-corruption scandals." (Hal Bernton, "Alaska Governor Palin Comes From Small Town To National Stage," Seattle Times, 8/29/08)

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

Worth a read on Fred Thompson, Joe Lieberman and Barack Obama

Thompson, Lieberman Hit Home Runs; Obama Strikes Out

Posted by Bobby Eberle

September 3, 2008 at 6:43 am
On Tuesday night, the speakers at the GOP National Convention, namely former Sen. Fred Thompson and Democrat-turned-Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman, not only reminded America of the compelling story of Sen. John McCain, but also reminded America that Barack Obama is simply not ready to lead. To help in the matter, Obama's own comments this week show that he will grasp at any straw in order to make himself look more "presidential," and that's the key: If you have to try to build a case for experience, you really don't have any.

http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/?p=775

Tell 'em like it is Rudy Giuliani!

The press is being sexist. Period. What I can't quite figure out is are they leading the Democratic Party or is the Democratic Party giving them marching orders? Or am I being silly thinking there's a distinction?

Mayor Rudy Giuliani On CBS' "Early Show"

"Barack Obama has never governed a city, never governed a state, never governed an agency, never run a military unit, never run anything. Sarah Palin has been a mayor. She's been a governor. She has a record of reform. She has a record of leadership. She's run a budget." -- Mayor Rudy Giuliani

Mayor Rudy Giuliani
CBS' "Early Show"
September 3, 2008

Mayor Rudy Giuliani: "Barack Obama has never governed a city, never governed a state, never governed an agency, never run a military unit, never run anything. Sarah Palin has been a mayor. She's been a governor. She has a record of reform. She has a record of leadership. She's run a budget. So, why are all these questions for her? Has anybody ever asked Barack Obama, can you bring up your two kids and be president of the United States? They are asking 'can she be vice president and be a mother?' Come on."

CBS' Maggie Rodriguez: "So you're saying you have no doubt and mothers shouldn't either, that she can do it?

Mayor Giuliani: "Where are the feminists? I mean is it just the early feminist groups? Where are they?"

Rodriguez: "I think they are fair questions. It's a lot to judge."

Mayor Giuliani: "They are questions. I don't know if they're fair questions. You can ask any question you want, then to designate it as a fair question. You know, can you be a mother and be a vice president? We've had a lot of fathers run for president and no one has ever asked them, 'can you be a father and be president?' Don't tell me there isn't a difference there."

Watch Mayor Giuliani

Chauvinist Pigs

I used to be a Democrat. Democrats used to be peace, love and hugs. Now they are nasty. Now the real movement is gone. They speak out of both sides of their mouth. They say they are for blacks, women, gays, the downtrodden and poor.

Bull.

They say they are for free speech.

Bull.

The way they are going after Sarah Palin is worse than despicable. It is the opposite of everything the Democratic Party stands for.

They treated Hillary Clinton with disdain, they treated Geraldine Ferraro with disdain and the way they are treating Sarah Palin makes what they did to those two ladies a cake walk.

How can the American people be so sheep-like, so easily swayed?

Rick Santorum has 8 kids

Rick Santorum was talking to reporters, told them that in all his time in office (Senator, Pennsylvania) that no one had ever asked how he handled having eight (8) kids while in office.

Double standards of the Left are absolutely abhorrent.

For so-called liberals they sure aren't liberal when it comes to women are they?

All these feminists who yell and scream that women ought to be able to work and have a family just like a man sure have different standards when it's a Republican woman.

And plenty of excuses when they're called on their duplicity.

One good thing, it is nice to know that Republicans are held to higher standards than Democrats. That says a lot about Republican values and strength.

Anyone heard any outcry about Fowler's comments on God killing people cause He likes Dems better than Republicans??? I know that's not exactly what he said, but boil it down and that IS what he inferred.

If Republicans said half of what Democrats say we'd be front page news every day. Thank goodness most Republicans seem to have a sense of decency and don't have one set of rules for themselves and another for everyone else. Not saying all Republicans are perfect, man there are some winners on our side, too.

But there's a lot of stone throwing going on and there are some huge motes in some folks eyes.

Heard they're re-vetting Palin

Heard this morning that Joe Liberman was McCain's pick right up to the last minute. Also heard the FBI hadn't vetted Sarah Palin completely before he announced. I would be every little secret she ever had is already out there given she's been in the public eye for as long as she has.

Husband Todd got a ticket for DWI (or DUI depending on where you are in time ;-) twenty-two years ago. Bad boy ;-) Let's see, that would have made him somewhere in the neighborhood of twenty-two or 23? Another whoop-te-do.

17-year-old Bristol is getting married sometime soon to a 17 or so year old. I consider myself a social conservative in some areas, a moderate in others. I hold myself to a fairly strict line but I'm very tolerant of others and the choices they feel they need to make. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes and your feet don't fit in your own shoes anymore.

People make mistakes, they grow and learn hopefully. I've heard of couples who got married at 17 and lived to see their spouse die of old age, but it's rare. I give the young man kudos for being willing to step up to the plate. I'd bet the kids think they're in love. They don't understand what love is yet, maybe what they have will grow into love. It's going to be tougher on them because they have the eyes of the world watching.

Does Palin have to step down as Governor to run? We're only talking a few months off from work at this point so I can't imagine she's giving up being Governor.

What a feather in Alaska's cap if they are the home state of the first female Vice President, and possibly President if she runs after McCain's term ends.

We live in interesting times, but I would imagine every generation has said the same thing.

Hopefully there's not a time bomb ticking for Sarah. I can't imagine she would have considered taking the job if she had anything in her background. It looks like she disclosed everything and was pretty much up-front. She seems like a straight arrow, doubt she'd embarrass McCain.

Glad they're re-vetting her though, just to shut everyone up! Geez, give it up, get back to issues.

Sexism

I can't believe some of the things "they" are saying about Sarah Palin. Can you imagine anyone, and I mean anyone, saying some of the stuff they're saying about Sarah Palin if she were SAM Palin?

Trash talking.

What a double-standard the liberals have when it comes to women. If it's a Democratic woman, anything goes. If it's a Republican woman, there ain't no trash too dirty to throw.

Changing tracks here just a bit, what about the stuff with Don Fowler and Michael Moore? Do they really think God sends hurricanes to stall Republican conventions? How many people are out of their homes, how many are injured or have died? And they can joke about God going after Republicans? Nasty trash talking.

Back on track now. Sarah Palin is facing a tough situation with her daughter with grace. I'm sure there was a big family sit-down before they made the decision to move the family into the spotlight. That poor girl Bristol must be going through hell right now being hounded by the media hacks. Do ya think for one minute if this were Chelsie Clinton that the media would be doing the same thing? What do you want to bet that they'd have Hillary up on some pedestal as a saint for how she handled things? But a Republican??? No way. Trash talking.

Double standards. If you're one of us anything goes. If you're with "them" then nothing you do is good.

We're with you Sarah and Bristol. Don't let them wear you down and just know we're really sorry the media has no morals or ethics.

Hey Girl, the Dems are Despicable with their Bristol / Sarah Palin Garbage

Just read your post about Bristol. Some of these Dems are despicable. Did you hear what they've been spreading around on the blogs? They've been saying that cute little Trig is actually Bristol's child and that Sarah Palin faked her pregnancy to cover it up.

Good God are these people nuts.

I simply can't imagine who some people make it through the day with all the crazy theories that eat holes in their brains.

Like a Governor could fake a pregnancy? What, they think she stuffed pillows under her dress and faked labor? Hid her daughter?

I agree with you, the Palin's are fantastic for standing by their daughter and welcoming this little one into the world. I'm so glad they didn't go the route so many kids do, deciding to kill the baby.

We're with you Bristol, Sarah, Todd and family. Kick butt and take no names.

Bristol's Pregnancy

News is out that unwed daughter of Sarah and Todd Palin is pregnant. I'm sure the press is going to make a huge deal out of it.

The 17-year old is five months along and is planning to marry the father.

As the aunt of a niece who got preggers when she was 16, I can tell you it's a shocker, it's difficult and it is heart-breaking. These kids don't have a clue what they're getting into and it changes their entire life.

I know the family went through their own kind of hell when their jewel of a daughter told them she was going to have a baby.

I love it that the Palin's are standing behind their daughter and that the youngster has decided to keep her baby. So many would opt for an abortion and take the "easy" (in their mind at that time) way out.

We have a gorgeous little one-year old now who is delightful. Yes, grandma is more involved that she would have been had her daughter been older and stable. Yes, it has made life a lot more difficult for all involved. However, we stood behind her decision to have her daughter. She made a bad choice, a really bad choice, compounded by the fact that the father was not responsible (and boy are we glad he's out of the picture!).

I know Bristol's pregnancy will somewhat tarnish the image of Sarah Palin as VP in some people's minds. Hopefully the Left and Right will praise her for standing with her daughter.

John McCain knew about the pregnancy when he selected Sarah Palin. Kudos to him for still making the choice despite this personal issue the Palins are facing.

Here's the statement released by the Palin's:

"We have been blessed with five wonderful children who we love with all our heart and mean everything to us. Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. We're proud of Bristol's decision to have her baby and even prouder to become grandparents. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows she has our unconditional love and support.

"Bristol and the young man she will marry are going to realize very quickly the difficulties of raising a child, which is why they will have the love and support of our entire family. We ask the media to respect our daughter and Levi's privacy as has always been the tradition of children of candidates."

Enough with HIllary and Geraldine

Dear Sarah Palin,

The nods to Hillary Clinton and Geraldine Ferraro were great the first time in the coming out speech, but enough is enough. We don't need to hear it over and over please. It's gonna hurt you with the Republicans and we want you to win, win, win.

If it's one of those from the heart, conviction type things maybe you can pick your crowds. It's nice, but Hillary is anathema to a lot of Republicans. Maybe you could just say something about all the strong, intelligent women who've worked hard. There are a lot of other women who've been in political office and done well.

Whatever you do, be sure you're never seen in public in a pantsuit. A nice patterned coat with solid pants is fine, just be sure you steer clear of those matching tops and pants like the Hill wears please. Don't give anyone fodder to attack, they're going to make up enough crap as it stands.

Thrilled you're on board, can't wait until you and John McCain take office in January!!!

Sincerely,
A huge supporter!

Bridge to Nowhere...

I listened to the talks this morning, curious to see whether the Obamacrats had come up with any kind of unified message to attack McCain-Palin.

They even dragged out old Kerry to try. Don't you just want to drag his words out, tell him to speed it up? Man I go to sleep listening to him drone.

They tried. They failed.

They can't go after her on experience. She's second in line, their less-than-qualified-choice is first in line. If the "change" guy bites the dust then what do we have? OLD-School Washington Biden, no-change-Biden.

Don't you just love listening to all these politicians trying to tell us what we're supposed to think?

Remember the old adage, something about throwing enough mud sooner or later something will stick? They are throwing all they have an so far nothing is sticking.

I love it that she turned down the Bridge to Nowhere. Ha, take that Washington. The Dems tried to talk about the fact (I assume) that when she ran for office she was for it, but then got into office and voted against it. Well la-de-da. I've been around enough campaigns to know that until you actually get into office you don't know all the facts, you may think one way while running based on what you're being told, but then when you see the full story realize it just ain't what you thought it was going to be.

When she starts compromising her principles, then I'll take note. But to change her mind about money being handed out from Washington? Nope, she ultimately did the right thing and that's what matters. I might have a huge problem if she'd done it the other way around, said she was against the bridge then embraced it when she got into office.

Get real guys. I know you're digging and digging right now, you're trying trash on focus groups hoping something will make then go "ewww, no way". You're tossing garbage and hoping something is going to stick in our minds. Shame you're not going to give up, but hey, that's old-style Washington politics and you guys are good at the same-old-same-old. Wrap it in an Obama Change Blanket and tout it as being new. Here's what's new ---- someone who's willing to buck their own political party to do what's right for us, for the American public.

You have two guys who wouldn't know change if their babies diapers were full.