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Palin: The Magnificent Seven

Posted: Monday, October 06, 2008 9:13 AM by Mark Murray
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The AP on the latest development in the Troopergate scandal: "Seven aides to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have reversed course and agreed to testify in an investigation into whether the Republican vice presidential nominee abused her powers by firing a commissioner who refused to dismiss her former brother-in-law."

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Who cares. Its just another boring investigation of a boring Republican.

The Telegraph, a British newspaper, is saying we're days away from a possible global financial collapse. That's where our discussion ought to be (despite John McCain's desperation to change to the subject away from real issues).
It's a bridge to nowhere...confession is not the Alaskan drill baby...Don't hope for anything major here...it's a smoke and mirror show...Kato Kalin are you here?
Drip. Drip. Drip.

http://thepajamapundit.com/
Troopergate-Palin and her husband has refused to obey a critical judicial branch in Alaska.  

WE HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE WITH THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION!  

If she does this now, if she gets to the White House, what is to stop her from further kicking the judicial branch of our government to the curve?  

This is a big deal and a huge mistake for Obama to ignore.  This is the Bush years all over again and he needs to tie in into the MCCain/ Palin ticket!
Yeah, Sarah, let's talk "character." Good idea, there, y'know?
While they're at it, look into the membership of her husband to a political party seeking secession from the United States. She even spoke at one of their events where she actually said "keep up the good work". This coming from a Governor.

For someone who throws rocks at Obama and questioned his patriotism, she has a lot of explaining to do.

Meantime, so called terrorist Ayers is a Professor at a well known, respected University. Could it be that the accusations are not true? Is that the reason why he is free and allowed to teach?

Palin, the truth has a way of coming out. Stick to this game plan and your ship together with McCain will continue to sink.
Rut-Roh!
Palin is so unprofessionally snarky. Certainly NO role model for our sons and daughters.

Here's an interesting post I came across:

AMERICA SHOULD BE FEARFULLY CONCERNED

ALASKA GOVERNOR - RECALL!!!
I am a Alaskan life voting Republican. This 2008 Election, I will [with pleasure] vote Democrat! This Alaska Governor has destroyed "MANY GOOD ALASKAN PEOPLE(s) professionally and politically during her short term position as Mayor in a small community Wasilla, Ak (Approx 7,500 residents ) and current Alaska State Governor.(of approx. twenty months). Whenever Palin is confronted with a question that she does not know, does not have a clue or simply does not want to answer, her indignation which turns to...ANGER...is familiar. McCains'''' V.P. selection Sarah Palin has no business being the Alaska Governor, let alone, a USA candidate for Vice President.... Maverick??.....****AMERICA SHOULD BE FEARFULLY CONCERNED****. I voted for Sarah Palin in Alaskas 2006 Governor Election. MISTAKE! Never Again… I repeat-NEVER AGAIN!!...Alaska Governor Palin is an absolute Embarrassment to the Alaska People and "IS" proven to be an insatiable Liar!! How can she possibly ASSUME the ability to clean up America, when she cannot clean the ''MESS" she has created in Alaska. Yes, A Mess FOR Alaskans to clean up. McCain, you should be ASHAMED of yourself!!!! This victim (palin)has no business in this Presidential Arena.

[read Alaska News-Politics adn.com]
Posted by AlaskaVoter
Palin is in deep stuff. The scandals will fly far and wide now over McCain/Keating 5 too. The 'O' team is releasing a documentary about 'Keating', as a counter to 'Ayres'.

Obama told 60 Minutes he thought his lead would open up in October. With the map changing, and turning blue as he, and his team told us they intended to bring about, it is clear the Obama campaign knows what they are doing, and that The Lord is with them.
Obama is bigger than God. He has been sent to save us all. Soon we will all have little statues in his image to pray too. ( Silly Dems.. How does the cool-aid taste).
This is still a nation of laws.  People who are subpoenaed are required to testify.  Same for Cheney, Bush, Palen, First Dude, US citizens.
Yeah, Sarah, when bringing up 'nefarious' associations, make sure your backyard and closets are free from skeletons.

Hypocrisy runs supreme with this pair of "mavericks" -now everybody drink!

PS.  Helped Campaign for Change yesterday - entered 100 new voters into Obama Database.  Everybody can do SOMETHING!  Call your local office and find out how!
See sarah, if you would have only kept you bid mouth shut, maybe this problem would have goan ways!! but as my grandma use to say, bad things happen when you think your on top of the world!!! i guess the debate gave you the right to talk crap about something you have NO IDEA what your talking about!!! so if i the obama campaign, i bring up a few things
1. the group your hubby was in in alaska
2. no RAPE kits for victims in that mayberry town you were mayor
3. trooper gate
4. keating 5
5. banning books
6. abstance for you daughter who did not listion
7 parading you autistic child out as if he were a trophy
8. affair with your husbands business partner(maybe one of your kids is his!!!
9. 6 colleges to get a undergrad
10. no pass port
11. lying about going to iraq
oha you started something you can not finish!!!!
Is this the beginning of the end for Sarah Palin??  Stay tuned...
You are eaten from within!  No more moose burgers!  You might get . . .'the Runs'!!  Your scandals and 'mavericky' ways will do you in Governor!
The more we know about Senator Obama, the more WE WANT TO VOTE FOR HIM!!!

The more we know about you, Governor, the more WE WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR YOU.


Obama/Biden '08
Hey can we forget about individuals and focus on issues and differences, such as McCain tax breaks for oil and the wealthy, Obama tax breaks for working Americans and small business that keeps jobs in the US; healthcare - McCain tax working American benefits and give the tax rebate to insurance companies, Obama, coverage for virtually all through a myriad of ways; the economy - McCain supporting a Gramm deregulation for social security, finance and banking, Obama tighter regulation for all and keep social security as it is now, rather than partially defund it as McCain wants. Of course then there are energy differences.
Now these people want to come out and testify?  Things that make you go Hmmmmm!  Maybe they have watched her in action (I mean no disrespect), and decided it's time to tell the truth?  Maybe, just maybe, they fear the fact she's just a heartbeat away from running this country and are not secure in that decision?  Welcome people, have you had ENOUGH!!!  Oh and let's just see McCains camp bring up the Rev Wright deal, as we have seen Sarah's withcraft video.  Like I said, things that make you go Hmmmmm...

Obama/Biden 08'
Well I guess all the McCain campaign lawyers failed to obstruct justice.And now the truth can come out and the real Sarah Pitbull will be expoised for what she is.You see sarah,all of your skelletons are being shook loose.By Friday the report is to be released and I belive we will see a vindictive,abusser of power,used your First dude to do your dirty work,harassment over years.Hay you asked for this, you said you had nothing to hide,but the Repuks like your self always say you have nothing to hide.By weeks end it will all be the MSM fault.
Has their ever been another time when the a VP candidate has run for office while being investigated for a crime?
I would love to know the stats on that.
I think we need to question Palin's "dangerous" handling of Alaska her patriotism.

Troopergate . . .
Bridge to Nowhere . . .
Questioning books to ban . . .
Her & her husband's ties to "terrorists" (AIP) . . .
Making rape victims buy their own "rape kits" . . .
Questions concerning Palin -
I see the youngest of her children are with her all the times.  Are they getting home schooled?  (If not the right wing would be all over Obama for not doing it)
Where is the oldest daughter?  If in Alaska where is she staying?
Where is the future son-in-law is he in school?
When is the wedding going to be?

I know these are unfair questions, like asking what newspapers Palin reads, however trying to understand what type of parent she is.  Obama's have been open on how they are handeling their kids during this time of campaigning including Michelle taking the first week of the kids school off to be home.  You learn alot about someone's character by their children and how they manage their time.
The truth will come out and Palin will prove ONCE AGAIN to be dead weight that continues to drag down the ticket.

Me, I'm gonna sit back, throw my feet up, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy the show!
Interesting . . . not sure I know what to make of it.  But based on their previous refusal to testify, and assuming they took their marching orders to do so from Palin's campaign, I can only assume these folks are getting ready to get under oath and then lie through their teeth.  Oh well.
Now things will progress!! We will all get to know the pitbull pig lipstick caribo barbie now!!
Everyone will be relieved to know that when you throw stones, a brick may be thrown back at you!! 29 more days of this horrible nightmare McCain !!
Why did Governor Palin say that any woman who doesn't support her is going to Hell?

I believe the quote she was looking for from Madeleine Albright was, "There's a place in Hell reserved for women who don't help other women."

"HELP" not "SUPPORT", Madame Governor.
Palin, dont you know the rebublicans eat each other, The McCain campaign is leading you down a road where
you will be side swaiped by one of your own. You will be the one whose carerer is shot and you will even lose your standing in alaska because of these people.
You should tell them to ruin their own lives and go on a campaign of telling only the truth. Although you wouldnt have much to say , you would be able to go home with your head held high. Sarah you are being played just like the Hillary loyals are. I dont think you are very smart but even you and Todd should be able to smell the stink coming from these tactics, and they are all being laid at your door step.Unless you figure out a way to get the bull dog mantra out from in front of your name you little lady are finished.

Obama/Biden
marty
Let’s put your character against Obama’s to see who wins.  May the truth be known!  Looks like John McCain forgot to put a deadbolt on your closet…
And while this is going on, Obama has shady campaign contributions, is part of the housing mess with assoications with ACORN, got a 50% discount on the property he buys from a Chicago mobster, and has a racist preacher. But of course the story is why Palin fired a guy for Tazing her nephew.


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