Here's a thought...... [Archive]

packinpatland

10-31-2008, 03:49 PM

Govenor Palin is flying back to Alaska to vote. I guess it's safe to assume that she isn't using an absentee mail-in ballot.
So.....with asking Senator Stephens to step down, and him not......will she vote for the Dem?

retailguy

10-31-2008, 03:52 PM

Govenor Palin is flying back to Alaska to vote. I guess it's safe to assume that she isn't using an absentee mail-in ballot.
So.....with asking Senator Stephens to step down, and him not......will she vote for the Dem?

Well, you've got to ask yourself. If Ted Stevens wins, he'll have to step down anyhow (as he should), then what happens after that depends on the state you're in. Sometimes the party/legistlature nominates someone until the next election, other times they hold a special election.

So, Palin must ask herself, with the appointed person, or the special election be better than the Democrat that's running? If so, you vote for Stevens.... If not, then you vote for the Democrat.

packinpatland

10-31-2008, 03:57 PM

Govenor Palin is flying back to Alaska to vote. I guess it's safe to assume that she isn't using an absentee mail-in ballot.
So.....with asking Senator Stephens to step down, and him not......will she vote for the Dem?

Well, you've got to ask yourself. If Ted Stevens wins, he'll have to step down anyhow (as he should), then what happens after that depends on the state you're in. Sometimes the party/legistlature nominates someone until the next election, other times they hold a special election.

So, Palin must ask herself, with the appointed person, or the special election be better than the Democrat that's running? If so, you vote for Stevens.... If not, then you vote for the Democrat.

Voting for a convicted felon......wouldn't that compromise your ethics?
Laws should be in place to prevent this............ JMO

texaspackerbacker

10-31-2008, 03:57 PM

Hell No! (on the original question) As for ethics, the people of Alaska will decide that--whether the politically motivated prosecution of an 84 year old loyal Alaskan and American was ethical or not, more than whether or not the silly charges they convicted him up were ethical or not.

Stevens is going to win, and he just might be the vote that prevents the bad guys from having that 60 vote filibuster-proof super-majority.

If he wins, then resigns after winning, I assume the governor--Sarah Palin--would appoint a successor either for the rest of the 6 year term or for 2 years until the next Congressional elections.

HowardRoark

10-31-2008, 03:59 PM

She should just vote "Present." I was told that was a very brave thing to do.

Tyrone Bigguns

10-31-2008, 04:04 PM

Alaskans don't like to vote for their Senators, they prefer to have them appointed...Stevens, Murkowski..and the next one if Stevens wins.

Freak Out

10-31-2008, 04:39 PM

Stevens will never step down....he said as much in last nights debate. Palin will vote for Uncle Ted....but the law was changed...er kinda... after the Murkowski debacle so it's still not real clear what would happen if Stevens won and then was forced to step down. If Palin and Mac lose there is talk she would just appoint herself to his seat..... the courts will play a role of that there is no doubt.

Tyrone Bigguns

10-31-2008, 04:42 PM

Why should he step down? He is INNOCENT.

After he gets done clearing his name, he will be looking for Nicole Brown's killler now that O.J. isn't free to do so.

Freak Out

10-31-2008, 04:42 PM

There is a local group that has done polling here for a long time and they will be working hard this weekend...the data they get is always pretty much spot on so it will be interesting to see what they put out. Stevens still has a bunch of backing here and it would not surprise me one bit if he was voted back in just to spite the court in DC.

Tyrone Bigguns

10-31-2008, 04:45 PM

Fuck the lower 48!!!

Freak Out

10-31-2008, 04:46 PM

There is lots of chatter of a Bush pardon as well.

hoosier

10-31-2008, 05:14 PM

W wouldn't want to put his legacy in jeapordy for that old crook, would he? :lol: :lol:

Freak Out

10-31-2008, 05:14 PM

W wouldn't want to put his legacy in jeapordy for that old crook, would he? :lol: :lol:

:lol:

He would never go that far.

oregonpackfan

10-31-2008, 10:37 PM

In an interview today, Stevens twice denied he was even convicted!

It is one thing to proclaim one's innocence when found guilty by the court, but he actually believes the court did not convict him, even though he was found guilty on seven counts.

While many of us know some people in their 80's and 90's who are still mentally sharp, Stevens sounded like some form of dementia had already set in when he gave the press conference.

bobblehead

10-31-2008, 10:41 PM

Hell No! (on the original question) As for ethics, the people of Alaska will decide that--whether the politically motivated prosecution of an 84 year old loyal Alaskan and American was ethical or not, more than whether or not the silly charges they convicted him up were ethical or not.

Stevens is going to win, and he just might be the vote that prevents the bad guys from having that 60 vote filibuster-proof super-majority.

If he wins, then resigns after winning, I assume the governor--Sarah Palin--would appoint a successor either for the rest of the 6 year term or for 2 years until the next Congressional elections.
sorry tex, stevens is a crook..he needs to go. This is exactly the kind of guy and attitude that has cost the GOP the house/senate and might get us so far in the doghouse that the dems have a filibuster proof majority. Begone guys like stevens.

Joemailman

10-31-2008, 11:36 PM

There is lots of chatter of a Bush pardon as well.

I am completely against pardoning Bush.

sheepshead

11-01-2008, 07:24 AM

There is lots of chatter of a Bush pardon as well.

I am completely against pardoning Bush.

HUH? for what?

sheepshead

11-01-2008, 07:26 AM

When did this board get so up on Alaskan politics? I dont know this guy, but judging the crimes he should quit. The attorney general would run in his place.

hoosier

11-01-2008, 08:00 AM

Apparently Fox News needs to do a better job of keeping its viewers abreast of politics outside the lower 48.

falco

11-01-2008, 08:40 AM

poor guy got railroaded for a gas grill

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 08:49 AM

Do they make gas grills that cost $250,000? :shock:

HowardRoark

11-01-2008, 08:50 AM

Apparently Fox News needs to do a better job of keeping its viewers abreast of politics outside the lower 55.

Fixed.

falco

11-01-2008, 08:53 AM

Do they make gas grills that cost $250,000? :shock:

did the MSM tell you they don't?

:roll:

MJZiggy

11-01-2008, 08:54 AM

poor guy got railroaded for a gas grill

He got 7 grills?

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 09:14 AM

They roast alot of moose meat up there.

SkinBasket

11-01-2008, 09:19 AM

They roast alot of moose meat up there.

Which is far less civilized than eating raw fish eggs.

MJZiggy

11-01-2008, 09:24 AM

Ewww. Raw fish eggs.

hoosier

11-01-2008, 09:51 AM

No man can eat 50 eggs.

mraynrand

11-01-2008, 10:05 AM

No man can eat 50 eggs.

Sometimes nothing is a pretty cool hand.

Freak Out

11-01-2008, 10:25 AM

Ewww. Raw fish eggs.

Yum.....fresh salmon eggs pulled off the skein. If you want you can soak them overnight in sake and soy sauce.

Stevens did get hosed to a certain extent.....but he helped write the law that he broke and as a public servant you can never toe the line like he did...for a long time.

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 11:16 AM

They roast alot of moose meat up there.

Which is far less civilized than eating raw fish eggs.

I've got moose meat in my freezer...you?

MJZiggy

11-01-2008, 11:18 AM

How is moose meat anyway? I'd think it'd be a little "gamey."

Iron Mike

11-01-2008, 11:29 AM

Do they make gas grills that cost $250,000? :shock:

I can find a $7000 gas grill:

http://www.northlineexpress.com/customkititems.asp?kc=6SG-AGBQ-56C-K&source=amazon&kw=6SG-AGBQ-56C-K

SkinBasket

11-01-2008, 11:54 AM

They roast alot of moose meat up there.

Which is far less civilized than eating raw fish eggs.

I've got moose meat in my freezer...you?

I go fresh. The only thing I freeze is seafood. You god forsaken savage.

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 02:24 PM

They roast alot of moose meat up there.

Which is far less civilized than eating raw fish eggs.

I've got moose meat in my freezer...you?

I go fresh. The only thing I freeze is seafood. You god forsaken savage.

My dad just keeps bringing it everytime he visits.......what to do? :roll:
Now......about seafood.......here in New England we never freeze...fresh only. :lol:

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 02:25 PM

How is moose meat anyway? I'd think it'd be a little "gamey."
Actually, I think it's less gamey than venison. But, I've heard it's all in the 'processing'.

MJZiggy

11-01-2008, 07:41 PM

The ex took the food processor with him. I replaced it with a slow cooker that I keep forgetting to use.

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 07:54 PM

The ex took the food processor with him. I replaced it with a slow cooker that I keep forgetting to use.

I didn't mean 'post processing'....... I meant what Sarah Palin would have much knowledge in......field dressing. :lol:

GBRulz

11-01-2008, 08:24 PM

Now......about seafood.......here in New England we never freeze...fresh only. :lol:

bitch

:lol: :wink:

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Shame on you........you oyster eater you!!! :lol:

MJZiggy

11-01-2008, 09:34 PM

Now......about seafood.......here in New England we never freeze...fresh only. :lol:

bitch

:lol: :wink:

How many invitations have you gotten now to come out east? PIP, I'm starting to get the feeling she just doesn't want to visit us and eat the crab and lobster fresh... :(

packinpatland

11-01-2008, 09:41 PM

Right now lobster is under $4 lb........straight off the boat.

Lobster stew...........can't beat it.

hoosier

11-01-2008, 10:58 PM

Maine lobster is the only true lobster.

Iron Mike

11-01-2008, 11:27 PM

Now......about seafood.......here in New England we never freeze...fresh only. :lol:

bitch

:lol: :wink:

Heh. Chick fight. :drma:

bobblehead

11-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Right now lobster is under $4 lb........straight off the boat.

Lobster stew...........can't beat it.

I bought 2.2 pounds of fresh calimari last night for 120 baht...or about $3.60 american...and the fresh scallops are even cheaper. Add in about $2 for charcoal and man what a feast.

MJZiggy

11-02-2008, 07:39 AM

Right now lobster is under $4 lb........straight off the boat.

Lobster stew...........can't beat it.

I bought 2.2 pounds of fresh calimari last night for 120 baht...or about $3.60 american...and the fresh scallops are even cheaper. Add in about $2 for charcoal and man what a feast.

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Calamari is the cheese curds of the ocean.