First wolves, now polar bears

Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 12:55 PM by Carrie Dann
Filed Under: Sarah Palin

From NBC's Carrie Dann

The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, which caused a stir by launching this ad slamming Palin on her support for aerial wolf hunting, is back. Their newest offering, now running in Virginia and expected to expand to other battleground states, says that Palin has been"fighting efforts to protect the polar bear," allowing the species to be killed for trophies.

When the Interior Department was contemplating listing the polar bear as an endangered species, Governor Palin sued the federal government, saying that the bear population was "very, very healthy." Last month, we noted that Palin's position is at odds with McCain's; the Arizona senator went out of his way to laud the government's concern over the plight of the polar bears, and he attributed the population's troubles, in part, to global warming.

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Just SHUT UP, Sarah Palin, you don't know what you're talking about! Honestly, this woman is a COMPLETE AND UTTER DOLT. Because polar bears don't live in any of the towns or cities in Alaska, she can't just step out on her porch and see what they're up to, so she just assumes everything is fine.

I'm a member of Defenders of Wildlife, Greenpeace, and other environmental/wildlife organazations, and they're ALL saying that polar bears will become extinct in our children's lifetimes if we don't do womething NOW.

Indie Woman in Denver (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:11 PM)

Why is this story not more widely reported by the news networks? I find her actions appauling!

JM, Canandaigua, NY (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:13 PM)

It's about time this woman's horrible ideas are being brought to the publics attention. Bush has tried to destroy the endangered species act and Palin is much much worse. I believe that is the only reason this woman was picked because they want to drill on ANWR and so does she.

Rebecca, Pueblo, Co. (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:15 PM)

Some people may not recognize this...but Palin's killing of wolves is probably done for the welfare of the people of Alaska. I live in the south, where deer run rampant. If there was not hunting, then you would not be able to drive on the road without hitting a deer by accident. It's already a prevalent occurence even with hunting. So, just take a minute and consider the possibility that the wolf population might be out of control in Alaska, forcing the government to kill the animals in order to cut down on the number of attacks to the citizens.

Logical thinker, south USA (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:16 PM)

Those two fools can't seem to get out of each others way. Opposing views on polar bear conservation.

It would be poetic justice if Palin was sued by some wildlife conservation group and made to pay a hefty fine!

Sheila Robinson, Baltimore, MD (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:22 PM)

Maybe in her next life, she'll bea wolf shotfrom a plane. My father, who was stationed in Alaska during WW II, told us as kids about guys shooting wolves from planes back then. Even as a kid, I remember thinking, "hardly sporting, is it?" No, it isn't, and it's not new, either.

Class Warrior,D.C. (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:25 PM)

I can't wait for this woman to take her new wardrobe back to Alaska and never be heard from again. I just fear for the wildlife once she gets back.

Stella, Tucson (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:25 PM)

Perhaps we should send Sarah out among the polar bears for a few weeks so she can get to know them better ;)

Interested Canuck, Toronto, ON (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:29 PM)

Well it appears she is not only a danger to the People of America but also our animals. She should be ashamed of herself. Wolves, Polar Bears not to mention the Grizzly bear hide on the back of her couch in her office. This woman is a danger to almost everything living. I hope Alaskans get rid of her so she cant hurt anything else. (especailly us)

Animal lover, Denver CO (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:29 PM)

FULL MOON, are you also a killer of animals. For as much in love you are with these two pieces of crap McNuts and failin palin don't you have something to say????? Post it FR quit ignoring the quesitons about this nitwit full moon.

Brenda (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:30 PM)

Incident number eighty five where Mccain and Palin didn't bother to sync up their stances on some issue. Yet another boneheaded move that will lead to fewer people voting republican this election.

Full Moon (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:31 PM)

Wow. She really does live in her own world with her own set of rules doesn't she??

Did anyone cacth her most recent attempt at explaining what the role of the Vice President entails??

Someone needs to go back to school and learn the basics.

E Klein, Plano TX (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:33 PM)

Palin's views on hunting makes the honorable,
dedicated hunter cringe. There is no sport in
hunting down and killing wolves from helicopters
and would imagine she supports the same method
for polar bears.
As a person who has no regard or respect for
wildlife, makes you wonder how compassionate
she is about Americans? Remember, she is a big
fan of her husbands anti American group.

katiec Pekin, IL (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:35 PM)

The woman is a low life. I'm a Christian and consider her and her views completely confused. I'm so sorry that someone with her obvious just average intelligence and narrow mindedness should think of themselves as a leader. Everything she's doing goes against what my Christian beliefs entail.

jo from mo Tiger Fan (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:35 PM)

LOL.. the McCain campaign just can't catch a break can they? Its like the old saying that what you do in the dark always come to light..Karma is a thing of beauty...

Thank God I live in NC and my wife and I voted early for Obama..

Todd, NC (Sent Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:35 PM)

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