Palin turns down pay raise....

[AlienCraft]

From Salon

Dec 18th, 2008 | ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would not accept a pay raise recommended by a state compensation commission, according to a spokesman.

The State Officers Compensation Commission, appointed by the former GOP vice-presidential candidate, recommended boosting the governor's pay from $125,000 to $150,000. It also suggested raises for the lieutenant governor, department heads and legislators.

If the commission follows through with the pay raise, Palin will not accept the money, spokesman Bill McAllister said.

"Her view is, it's just not appropriate to accept a pay raise in the middle of the term," McAllister said.

Palin is in her first term. It ends in 2010.

The Alaska Legislature created the five-member commission this year to decide how much top state officials should be paid. Two members are recommended by legislative leaders.

The group announced its early suggestions this week and planned a public hearing Thursday.

Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor, Frank Murkowski, and her pay ranks roughly in the middle among U.S. governors.

But I wonder if she's still collecting per diem while living at home? That's the real "F you, taxpayers!"

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
From Salon

Dec 18th, 2008 | ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would not accept a pay raise recommended by a state compensation commission, according to a spokesman.

The State Officers Compensation Commission, appointed by the former GOP vice-presidential candidate, recommended boosting the governor's pay from $125,000 to $150,000. It also suggested raises for the lieutenant governor, department heads and legislators.

If the commission follows through with the pay raise, Palin will not accept the money, spokesman Bill McAllister said.

"Her view is, it's just not appropriate to accept a pay raise in the middle of the term," McAllister said.

Palin is in her first term. It ends in 2010.

The Alaska Legislature created the five-member commission this year to decide how much top state officials should be paid. Two members are recommended by legislative leaders.

The group announced its early suggestions this week and planned a public hearing Thursday.

Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor, Frank Murkowski, and her pay ranks roughly in the middle among U.S. governors.

But I wonder if she's still collecting per diem while living at home? That's the real "F you, taxpayers!"

Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home? The alternative is to spend more money commuting to the capital that is in the middle of nowhere. She is actually saving money by doing this.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

Thanks for pointing that out, Mr. Glass is Completely Empty.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

Thanks for pointing that out, Mr. Glass is Completely Empty.

Better empty than full of shit

 

[cubby1223]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

No

Wrong again

Go away

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

Thanks for pointing that out, Mr. Glass is Completely Empty.

Better empty than full of shit

Then maybe you should stop shoveling it...

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

Thanks for pointing that out, Mr. Glass is Completely Empty.

Better empty than full of shit

I think discussions about your scat fetish belong in OT.

 

[villageidiot111]

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
From Salon

Dec 18th, 2008 | ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would not accept a pay raise recommended by a state compensation commission, according to a spokesman.

The State Officers Compensation Commission, appointed by the former GOP vice-presidential candidate, recommended boosting the governor's pay from $125,000 to $150,000. It also suggested raises for the lieutenant governor, department heads and legislators.

If the commission follows through with the pay raise, Palin will not accept the money, spokesman Bill McAllister said.

"Her view is, it's just not appropriate to accept a pay raise in the middle of the term," McAllister said.

Palin is in her first term. It ends in 2010.

The Alaska Legislature created the five-member commission this year to decide how much top state officials should be paid. Two members are recommended by legislative leaders.

The group announced its early suggestions this week and planned a public hearing Thursday.

Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor, Frank Murkowski, and her pay ranks roughly in the middle among U.S. governors.

But I wonder if she's still collecting per diem while living at home? That's the real "F you, taxpayers!"

Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home? The alternative is to spend more money commuting to the capital that is in the middle of nowhere. She is actually saving money by doing this.

I don't think its unreasonable for the GOVENOR to spend time in the CAPITAL.

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: villageidiot111

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
From Salon

Dec 18th, 2008 | ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin would not accept a pay raise recommended by a state compensation commission, according to a spokesman.

The State Officers Compensation Commission, appointed by the former GOP vice-presidential candidate, recommended boosting the governor's pay from $125,000 to $150,000. It also suggested raises for the lieutenant governor, department heads and legislators.

If the commission follows through with the pay raise, Palin will not accept the money, spokesman Bill McAllister said.

"Her view is, it's just not appropriate to accept a pay raise in the middle of the term," McAllister said.

Palin is in her first term. It ends in 2010.

The Alaska Legislature created the five-member commission this year to decide how much top state officials should be paid. Two members are recommended by legislative leaders.

The group announced its early suggestions this week and planned a public hearing Thursday.

Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor, Frank Murkowski, and her pay ranks roughly in the middle among U.S. governors.

But I wonder if she's still collecting per diem while living at home? That's the real "F you, taxpayers!"

Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home? The alternative is to spend more money commuting to the capital that is in the middle of nowhere. She is actually saving money by doing this.

I don't think its unreasonable for the GOVENOR to spend time in the CAPITAL.

Are you familiar with the capital of Alaska?

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: XZeroII

Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home? The alternative is to spend more money commuting to the capital that is in the middle of nowhere. She is actually saving money by doing this.

Wrong...the family charges the state for travel expenses from Wasilla to State functions in Juneau.
It's really hard to hear her speak of "conservatism" and fiscal policy whose mouth is still full from feasting at the Public Trough.

Per Diem payments for Government Officials is bad policy. With little or no oversight or auditing, it's unbelievable that any conservative worth his pinstripes would allow such procedures. At least they wouldn't in THEIR company, but for politicians? Well they can be trusted, they only have the public's intrests in mind.

 

[Throckmorton]

The good press is worth a lot more than the $25,000

She sure didn't turn down those travel expenses and allowances

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: XZeroII
Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home?

Because the per diem for being away from the capitol (notice the 'o') is supposed to compensate the governor for the price of a hotel room and meals out.

She's not supposed to stay home and just pocket the damn money. It's a misuse of the per diem's intended purpose.

 

[Wheezer]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: XZeroII
Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home?

Because the per diem for being away from the capitol (notice the 'o') is supposed to compensate the governor for the price of a hotel room and meals out.

She's not supposed to stay home and just pocket the damn money. It's a misuse of the per diem's intended purpose.

gee, I think this is up to the people of Alaska to decide don't you?

WTF do you care how she does her job as long as it gets done and since you are not a resident how she does or does not do her job has no impact on you.

You didn't care BEFORE she was nominated and put in the spot light...why the fuck should you now?

 

[0marTheZealot]

Any talk of raises is simply toxic right now. She did what she had to do to keep/gain voters. It's as simple as that. If the climate for raises wasn't so toxic, she'd have gladly taken the raise.

 

[bozack]

Thats right, ignore the corruption in Chicago, or the idiocy of Caroline Kennedy...lets just keep hammering the GOP and Palin...

 

[Fear No Evil]

Originally posted by: bozack
Thats right, ignore the corruption in Chicago, or the idiocy of Caroline Kennedy...lets just keep hammering the GOP and Palin...

Liberals aren't happy unless they have completely destroyed their opponents.. or been paid off by them.. either way, they don't quit.

 

[manowar821]

There is absolutely NOTHING redeeming about Palin.

 

[IronWing]

Who's Palin?

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: Wheezer

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: XZeroII
Why is it bad that she collects money for working from home?

Because the per diem for being away from the capitol (notice the 'o') is supposed to compensate the governor for the price of a hotel room and meals out.

She's not supposed to stay home and just pocket the damn money. It's a misuse of the per diem's intended purpose.

gee, I think this is up to the people of Alaska to decide don't you?

WTF do you care how she does her job as long as it gets done and since you are not a resident how she does or does not do her job has no impact on you.

You didn't care BEFORE she was nominated and put in the spot light...why the fuck should you now?

"The people of Alaska", through their government, have already decided, sparky. A per diem is meant to reimburse road expenses, not to pocket while living at home. She's a small time piker.

AND this petty larceny of hers isn't about what I think, or what YOU think I should be allowed to care about. I care about government misfeasance at all levels and in all juridictions, and YOU, sport, don't get to tell me otherwise.

Caribou Barbie is a garden level gummint teat sucker. This goes right hand in glove with her inability to speak coherently and her appalling national and international ignorance.

Sarah Palin is a monument to dimbulb mediocrity and mendacity.

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: manowar821
There is absolutely NOTHING redeeming about Palin.

She does have a pretty nice body for a 40 year old.

 

[Fear No Evil]

Originally posted by: manowar821
There is absolutely NOTHING redeeming about Palin.

How about she decided to keep and raise a child with Down's Syndrome? I know its hard for some of you to see past your hatred and lust to destroy a person.. but for f--ks sake..

 

[pstylesss]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: AlienCraft
Palin makes 46 percent more than her predecessor

She's already gotten a hell of a raise.

So if you are hired on to a job but before they post the opening they increase the pay range for that position it means you were given a raise?

Give me a break Dave, you are a FUCKING IDIOT.

 

[gevorg]

Originally posted by: Throckmorton
The good press is worth a lot more than the $25,000

She sure didn't turn down those travel expenses and allowances

:thumbsup:

 

[blackangst1]

Why do we care at this point?