First Dude

[packinpatland]

The AP: “Todd Palin is refusing to testify in an abuse-of-power investigation into his wife, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Palin had been subpoenaed to appear Friday before Alaska lawmakers to testify as to whether Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan was fired because he refused to dismiss a state trooper who had gone through a bitter divorce with Sarah Palin’s sister. McCain-Palin spokesman Ed O’Callaghan said Thursday that Todd Palin no longer believes the Legislature’s investigation is legitimate.”

Now, everyone be honest............would this hold water if it were you or I?

[mraynrand]

Re: First Dude

The AP: “Todd Palin is refusing to testify in an abuse-of-power investigation into his wife, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Palin had been subpoenaed to appear Friday before Alaska lawmakers to testify as to whether Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan was fired because he refused to dismiss a state trooper who had gone through a bitter divorce with Sarah Palin’s sister. McCain-Palin spokesman Ed O’Callaghan said Thursday that Todd Palin no longer believes the Legislature’s investigation is legitimate.”

Now, everyone be honest............would this hold water if it were you or I?

yes, if you were the spouse of a governor. Wasn't Monegan reassigned?

[packinpatland]

That isn't what I asked...................Mr or Mrs Plain ol' Average Citizen...would they/we be given that out?

[Maxie the Taxi]

That isn't what I asked...................Mr or Mrs Plain ol' Average Citizen...would they/we be given that out?

No, we wouldn't. The state legislature would probably send a state trooper down to the lower 48 to arrest us and carry us back to Alaska to testify.

Todd simply said, Go ahead. Arrest me.

I'd love to see the Alaskan state legislature send a trooper down to arrest Todd. It'd probably be the same trooper who threatened to kill Palin's dad and her family, tasered a small boy and made a habit of drinking in his squad car. The moron probably couldn't find the lower 48 if he had a talking GPS system.

Something you don't understand...reformers aren't popular with the good ol' boys that are being reformed. If Obama gets elected, he'll find that out and so will you.

The truth is, for all his rhetoric, I don't believe Obama is a reformer. He's in bed with all the Democratic party hacks that served with the Clintons, not to mention Rubin and all the financial geniuses that used to head up Fannie and Freddie and the Wall Street investment houses, the ones who ran them into the ground while they were helping themselves to the till.

The other truth is the McCain is not much of a reformer either. He's in bed up to his eye balls with the Washington establishment. Always has been.

The only way we're ever going to see change in a place like Washington is to elect a REAL outsider, someone who has a life outside of Washington and who is willing to put that on hold for a few years while she kicks butt in the capitol. I'm thinking a guy like Mr. Smith, for instance (you know, "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington?").

But, oh, that's right. He'd never succeed. Mr. Smith, you see, doesn't have any "experience." Plus, he's tangled up in some local state scandal with the old party bosses.

Geez, the nation's financial system is being flooded by billions and billions of printed dollars, the dollar is on the precipice of worthlessness, and we're sitting here worrying about some damn drunken worthless state trooper and his good ol' boy power brokers.

If and when Obama gets elected, find a chair with a sturdy seat belt and strap yourself in. You're going to be in for one hellova ride.

[sheepshead]

Re: First Dude

The AP: “Todd Palin is refusing to testify in an abuse-of-power investigation into his wife, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Palin had been subpoenaed to appear Friday before Alaska lawmakers to testify as to whether Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan was fired because he refused to dismiss a state trooper who had gone through a bitter divorce with Sarah Palin’s sister. McCain-Palin spokesman Ed O’Callaghan said Thursday that Todd Palin no longer believes the Legislature’s investigation is legitimate.”

Now, everyone be honest............would this hold water if it were you or I?

There is really nothing to this case. If his wife wasnt the VP nominee, this would not be an issue.
The Dems love lawyers. Look back to 2000 and that embarrassing display by Al and his ilk.

[HowardRoark]

The truth is, for all his rhetoric, I don't believe Obama is a reformer. He's in bed with all the Democratic party hacks that served with the Clintons, not to mention Rubin and all the financial geniuses that used to head up Fannie and Freddie and the Wall Street investment houses, the ones who ran them into the ground while they were helping themselves to the till.

The other truth is the McCain is not much of a reformer either. He's in bed up to his eye balls with the Washington establishment. Always has been.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s109-190

I don't have time to flesh this out......but I think McCain was a co-sponser. What was Barack's take on this legislation? What was he doing in 2005?

EDIT: click on "floor speeches"

[mraynrand]

That isn't what I asked...................Mr or Mrs Plain ol' Average Citizen...would they/we be given that out?

Under what circumstances do you imagine that you or I would be involved in an 'abuse of power' investigation. IOW, your original query is bullshit, because this is a matter involving Palin and Alaska leaders. She isn't an average citizen. If she were, they wouldn't be trying to attack her and cover her with shit from an ugly 'dismissal.'

"Don't TASE ME BRO - I'm only TEN YEARS OLD!!!"

[oregonpackfan]

Several things should be noted about this case:

1. This investigation about Palin's alleged abuse of power started before she was chosen as the Vice-Presidential candidate.

2. Initially, Palin agreed to cooperate with this investigation. Now she and witnesses friendly to her cause want the investigation delayed until January which will be after the election.

3. Palin and supporters claim the investigation is politically partisan. The 12 person bipartisan investigation consists of 4 Democrats and 8 Republicans! Despite the 2 to 1 ratio, Palin suggests the investigation is partisan. Baloney!

[Maxie the Taxi]

Several things should be noted about this case:

1. This investigation about Palin's alleged abuse of power started before she was chosen as the Vice-Presidential candidate.

2. Initially, Palin agreed to cooperate with this investigation. Now she and witnesses friendly to her cause want the investigation delayed until January which will be after the election.

3. Palin and supporters claim the investigation is politically partisan. The 12 person bipartisan investigation consists of 4 Democrats and 8 Republicans! Despite the 2 to 1 ratio, Palin suggests the investigation is partisan. Baloney!

An essential fact: PALIN MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF REFORMING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY GOOD OL' BOY NETWORK!!!!!

[Maxie the Taxi]

The truth is, for all his rhetoric, I don't believe Obama is a reformer. He's in bed with all the Democratic party hacks that served with the Clintons, not to mention Rubin and all the financial geniuses that used to head up Fannie and Freddie and the Wall Street investment houses, the ones who ran them into the ground while they were helping themselves to the till.

The other truth is the McCain is not much of a reformer either. He's in bed up to his eye balls with the Washington establishment. Always has been.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s109-190

I don't have time to flesh this out......but I think McCain was a co-sponser. What was Barack's take on this legislation? What was he doing in 2005?

EDIT: click on "floor speeches"

Let me revise and extend my remarks. "McCain has some credentials as a reformer and he is probably in bed with the Washington establishment only up to his navel."

I don't know how Obama voted on the bill. He was probably absent (or maybe voted "Present"). He's been campaining for the Presidency for three years.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Howard,

It looks like the bill never came up for a vote. It died between sessions.

[HowardRoark]

Howard,

It looks like the bill never came up for a vote. It died between sessions.

That is unfortunate.

[Freak Out]

Re: First Dude

The AP: “Todd Palin is refusing to testify in an abuse-of-power investigation into his wife, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Palin had been subpoenaed to appear Friday before Alaska lawmakers to testify as to whether Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan was fired because he refused to dismiss a state trooper who had gone through a bitter divorce with Sarah Palin’s sister. McCain-Palin spokesman Ed O’Callaghan said Thursday that Todd Palin no longer believes the Legislature’s investigation is legitimate.”

Now, everyone be honest............would this hold water if it were you or I?

There is really nothing to this case. If his wife wasnt the VP nominee, this would not be an issue.
The Dems love lawyers. Look back to 2000 and that embarrassing display by Al and his ilk.

The investigation was started before Palin was nominated and she agreed to cooperate fully with the legislature. She has changed her mind since then.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Re: First Dude

The investigation was started before Palin was nominated and she agreed to cooperate fully with the legislature. She has changed her mind since then.

What the hell - do you expect Johnny Jolly to try and get his trial moved-up so it happens in midseason?

Of course Palin seeks to delay the confrontation until after the election. Doesn't mean she is guilty, it is just a political move that anybody would do.

[mraynrand]

Several things should be noted about this case:

1. This investigation about Palin's alleged abuse of power started before she was chosen as the Vice-Presidential candidate.

2. Initially, Palin agreed to cooperate with this investigation. Now she and witnesses friendly to her cause want the investigation delayed until January which will be after the election.

3. Palin and supporters claim the investigation is politically partisan. The 12 person bipartisan investigation consists of 4 Democrats and 8 Republicans! Despite the 2 to 1 ratio, Palin suggests the investigation is partisan. Baloney!

the decision to change the release date of findings to Oct.31st would be partisan, I think. Isn't the chair of the investigating committee a Dem? Palin did call for the investigation - she believes there is nothing to hide. That doesn't mean that something like this can't be spun to make it look bad for her, right Keith?