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This made the email rounds. I got it yesterday. I know that every politician or candidate running for office has got a skeleton in their closet, but it seems to me that Palin has done a heck of a job taking on corruption in Alaska. I didn't find this on Snopes so I can't verify its authenticity... I will say that, however easy it was to clean up Alaskan good-ol-boy politics, it will be much harder to do so at the national level. I still can't help but like what she has done so far.


Hi Eddie,

Fishing is good here at Wildman and I rarely have time for politics, but many of our friends are asking us "Who is Sarah Palin?" Of course, as Alaskans, Kathy and I are extremely proud of her. We just want to let you know that Sarah "Barracuda" Palin is a straight shooting, hard charging, get it done gal. She knows when to listen, how to analyze the facts and how to make a decision, then implement the plan. She doesn't do a poll before jumping in with both feet like too many of the Washington types. She has little legislative experience because she has always held the EXECUTIVE position; in private life, as mayor of Anchorage's largest bedroom community or more recently as Governor of our State. She is a smart, attractive home grown Alaska girl with excellent moral and family values. She can see what needs to be done and does not hesitate to get it done.

One of our State's major problems is that its Capital is in Juneau, 500 miles from the nearest road and 800 air miles from the population base which is Anchorage, Wasilla and Fairbanks. Our legislature and most of the State government is in Juneau and they ALL behave like a bunch of freshmen in a college town. It has been this way since Statehood in 1959. When Sarah moved to Juneau, so did accountability and responsibility. When the oil revenue started flowing and a barrel of North Slope Crude hit $23.00, these people began spending money like drunken sailors. You can only imagine what was happening when oil hit $100.00 a barrel, about the time Sarah took command. My wife Kathy has first-hand experience with this fiasco, as her father and also her ex-husband were Alaska Legislators who served in Juneau as Senators, Senate President, or members of the State House for a combined period spanning nearly three decades.

About the time Sarah took the HELM as Governor of Alaska, about half of the State legislature was in the pocket of big oil companies or contractors doing big projects for Native Corporations around Alaska, all funded by State oil revenue.

Alaska government was nothing but a good old boys club riding the perpetual wave of prosperity. This filtered down from the legislature, through the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Labor and even spilled in to the Public Safety who are supposed to "preserve and protect".

When Sarah walked into the Governor's Mansion, she promptly dismissed the State Trooper detachment assigned to the Governor and had her and her husband's gun case brought in from Wasilla. Then, she got rid of the former Governor's STATE Jet and told legislators that there were no more free rides, they would have to fly Alaska Airlines, just like her and her family if they wanted to travel. Next came the nut cutting (the Barracuda part) the heads that rolled were too numerous to name, but when Sarah finished cleaning house, a number of our legislators ended up in jail for on corruption charges, or tendered their resignations along with numerous department heads and those who have been riding the gravy train for way too long, AND THEN SHE HAD LUNCH. By the end of the day, Sarah Palin had saved the people of Alaska millions and has not yet slowed down.

She has truly brought CHANGE to Juneau. I personally know several persons in the private sector in Alaska, that hold her in high esteem. She surrounds herself with smart people, many from my hometown of Anchorage, she listens to them but makes her own decisions. Sarah Palin is a no B.S. politician. It is refreshing that there is such a thing anymore. You want to talk about CHANGE? You should see a before and after picture of the State government in Alaska.

That's CHANGE! Sarah will bring a number of things to the election. I am sure she will appeal to many voters who otherwise could have gone the other direction on election day. The conservative block will not be for Barack. We have their vote. We need what Sarah will bring, first to the election and second, what she will bring to Washington D.C. McCain has been advised well, let's just hope the American people can get the straight scoop on her in the weeks ahead. This is just the opinion of one Alaska Bush Pilot and Guide, who pays attention to national politics, watches the news and is deathly afraid of the direction our nation is headed. I guarantee that if Sarah gets a chance to dig her spurs into the flanks of the liberal Washington types, they will know that she is in the saddle.

Butch King
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I wonder how pregnant rape and incest victims feel about her.



I didn't say she was a perfect candidate. Nobody is. You have to weigh everything and see where the scale tips and go with your own gut.
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I wonder how pregnant rape and incest victims feel about her.



I didn't say she was a perfect candidate. Nobody is. You have to weigh everything and see where the scale tips and go with your own gut.



It is fair game when pointing the most attractive thing about her, regarding her politics :P, someone points out the most unattractive thing about her. Admittedly I'd really like to see what she can do in DC.

Kallend - Did Obama do anything similar at any time in his career? Serious question.
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I wonder how pregnant rape and incest victims feel about her.



I didn't say she was a perfect candidate. Nobody is. You have to weigh everything and see where the scale tips and go with your own gut.



It is fair game when pointing the most attractive thing about her, regarding her politics :P, someone points out the most unattractive thing about her. Admittedly I'd really like to see what she can do in DC.

Kallend - Did Obama do anything similar at any time in his career? Serious question.


Dunno - but it's hardly fair to compare the entirety of "his career" with statements made within the last 2 years.

I'm sure you don't want to hold McCain to all the positions he's espoused during his career, either.
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I didn't say she was a perfect candidate. Nobody is. You have to weigh everything and see where the scale tips and go with your own gut.

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If you weigh everything and see where the scale tips, thats all you should need to know. no need for the gut. Anybody that believes Jesus himself could show any minute or that rapture bullshit could happen and is a heartbeat away is a very scary thought.

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You have to admit Palin shown us an excellent example or reform and change during her very short time as a Governor. Are there any examples of that in Obama's career or is his idea of change simply putting a different party in the Whitehouse?

Granted we should be comparing Obama vs McCain but looking at the long term I may be willing to endure 4 years of McCain if it means Palin will bring reform to DC and have a better chance at the oval office.


edited to add: I tried to reword my question because I think I may miscommunicated it the first time.
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You have to admit Palin shown us an excellent example or reform and change during her very short time as a Governor. Are there any examples of that in Obama's career or is his idea of change simply putting a different party in the Whitehouse?

Granted we should be comparing Obama vs McCain but looking at the long term I may be willing to endure 4 years of McCain if it means Palin will bring reform to DC and have a better chance at the oval office.




>>>>>>>>>Granted we should be comparing Obama vs McCain ...


Agreed, so why do we insist on bypassing McSame and moving to Palin? Is it that it doesn't boad well for the Repubs?

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"About the time Sarah took the HELM as Governor of Alaska, about half of the State legislature was in the pocket of big oil companies or contractors doing big projects for Native Corporations around Alaska, all funded by State oil revenue."----------------------------- Sheesh. Sounds like he's pissed cause they're giving away some of his cut of the 100$ a barrel. And to the NATIVES. Heaven forbid. I wonder how much each citizen is getting every year w/ oil up up so high. Have to look that up.
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You have to admit Palin shown us an excellent example or reform and change during her very short time as a Governor. Are there any examples of that in Obama's career or is his idea of change simply putting a different party in the Whitehouse?

Granted we should be comparing Obama vs McCain but looking at the long term I may be willing to endure 4 years of McCain if it means Palin will bring reform to DC and have a better chance at the oval office.


edited to add: I tried to reword my question because I think I may miscommunicated it the first time.



Yes. She has shown how *fast as lightning* she's able to adapt to new situations - a profound basic for politicians.

Hopefully, she's not outrunning the old veteran - he's looking a bit uncolored compared to her.

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....but looking at the long term I may be willing to endure 4 years of McCain if it means Palin will bring reform to DC and have a better chance at the oval office.



You asked a question I had already answered.




No, not really, quit talking her and compare Obama to McSame TODAY, not hypothyetically 4 years away.

Agreed, so why do we insist on bypassing McSame and moving to Palin? Is it that it doesn't bode well for the Repubs?

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"About the time Sarah took the HELM as Governor of Alaska, about half of the State legislature was in the pocket of big oil companies or contractors doing big projects for Native Corporations around Alaska, all funded by State oil revenue."----------------------------- Sheesh. Sounds like he's pissed cause they're giving away some of his cut of the 100$ a barrel. And to the NATIVES. Heaven forbid. I wonder how much each citizen is getting every year w/ oil up up so high. Have to look that up.



Don't think he was pissed. It was his wife's ex-husband and family involved in that mess.
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The more I read this letter the more it stinks. Sounds more like a campaign commercial than a letter to a friend.
Why would he sign his first and last name?
Why would he sign with his job title?
My bet is this letter is bogus.




Why don't you ask them? Hell their phone number and address both summer and winter can be found on that site.


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The more I read this letter the more it stinks. Sounds more like a campaign commercial than a letter to a friend.
Why would he sign his first and last name?
Why would he sign with his job title?
My bet is this letter is bogus.



Well, the link to his business website was included. Why not go ask him? :P

Damn... downwardspiral beat me... :D
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Well, the link to his business website was included. Why not go ask him? :P

Damn... downwardspiral beat me... :D

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I tried and Butch said "I'm fishing and your not, leave a message".

You called at the wrong time. Try in the evening. :P
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