Troopergate Released

[crisscross]

Originally posted by: chess9

Originally posted by: crisscross
So what happens now? is there a chance that she pulls out of the race?

No. It isn't bad enough for that and the base loves her. It would be like taking crack cocaine from a crack addict.

-Robert

hmmm well it is quite bad isn't it? if she abused her power as a governor imagine what she would do as a VP?

 

[ProfJohn]

Finding Number Two

I find that, although Walt Monegan's refusal to fire trooper Michael Wooten was not the sole reason he was fired by Governor Sarah Palin, it was likely a contributing factor to his termination as Commissioner of Public Safety. In spite of that, Governor Palin's firing of Commissioner Monegan was a proper and lawful exercise of her constitutional and statutory authority to hire and fire executive branch department heads.

Unless there is something else more damning I think the above sums the whole thing up.

 

[Aegeon]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn
Unless there is something else more damning I think the above sums the whole thing up.

You're definitely ignoring the damning finding which is...

Finding Number One

For the reasons explained in section IV of this report, I find that Governor Sarah Palin abused her power by violating Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. Alaska Statute 39.52.110(a) provides

The legislature reaffirms that each public officer holds office as a public trust, and any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that trust.

http://community.adn.com/adn/blog/24417

In other words Sarah Palin broke Alaska state law according to the finding.

She apparently didnt' break the law with the actual firing, but she did with actions related to the firing and the matter. While apparently no specific criminal penalties are spelled out according to the law, the legislature has the option of attempting to pursue criminal penalties due to the violation.

To be clear, violating the public trust for the purposes of personal interest through an official action is specifically prohibited in Alaskan law.

 

[IronWing]

She was just trying to prove her qualifications to be a Republican VP.

 

[microbial]

Originally posted by: loki8481
it's like the entire democratic party just cried out in orgasm.

I think I heard it too..

Similar to Putin's orgasm when Palin said she could see Russia from her home, etc., etc.

She may be a walking bridge to sploogy.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Balt
ANOTHER VICIOUS AND DISGUSTING ATTACK BY THE LIBERAL MEDIA!!!

SHAMEFUL!!!! DISGRACEFUL!!!!!!

Sean is that you?

That will be his exact words monday.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn

Unless there is something else more damning I think the above sums the whole thing up.

That is a finding meant to shield the state of Alaska from civil liability. Ultimately the report is still damning as it relates to Palin, who looks like about the most retarded VP pick imaginable.

As I just said to a friend in a PM, I always felt the pick was entirely cynical and essentially a desperate hail-Mary pass by McCain. Guess it just got intercepted in the end zone - sorry, Maverick!

In all sincerity, John McCain, pre-2004 or so, was always a man for whom I had great respect. I think the past few years, and particularly this campaign, represent a sad epitaph on the distinguished career of a fine man.

 

[TheSlamma]

Originally posted by: chess9

Originally posted by: crisscross
So what happens now? is there a chance that she pulls out of the race?

No. It isn't bad enough for that and the base loves her. It would be like taking crack cocaine from a crack addict.

-Robert

Exactly.. with as fucked up as this country is (PJ and Bozack for example) it will make her campaign even stronger.

 

[bozack]

No biggie for me, still doesn't move me to vote for hussein O.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: TheSlamma

Exactly.. with as fucked up as this country is (PJ for example) it will make her campaign even stronger.

There have been times I've been upset with PJ, but I don't agree it's fair to call him fucked up. He is, in fact, probably less so than Palin herself.

I hope the Republican diehards in this country borrow a page from McCain's book today, and learn that it hurts the entire country to pretend Obama is some kind of Muslim radical. He will almost certainly be our next President, at a time when it's important we have a strong and capable leader.

 

[Harvey]

Originally posted by: ProfJohn

Finding Number Two

I find that, although Walt Monegan's refusal to fire trooper Michael Wooten was not the sole reason he was fired by Governor Sarah Palin, it was likely a contributing factor to his termination as Commissioner of Public Safety. In spite of that, Governor Palin's firing of Commissioner Monegan was a proper and lawful exercise of her constitutional and statutory authority to hire and fire executive branch department heads.

Unless there is something else more damning I think the above sums the whole thing up.

Not in your deepest, most sycophantic, apologist dreams is that the end of the whole thing. :laugh:

 

[Hugh H]

She is unfit to be in the office of the vice-presidency for dozens of reasons... I just don't see how any fully rational individual can bring himself/herself to vote for this ticket.

 

[crisscross]

Originally posted by: TheSlamma

Originally posted by: chess9

Originally posted by: crisscross
So what happens now? is there a chance that she pulls out of the race?

No. It isn't bad enough for that and the base loves her. It would be like taking crack cocaine from a crack addict.

-Robert

Exactly.. with as fucked up as this country is (PJ for example) it will make her campaign even stronger.

add bozack to that list.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: bozack
No biggie for me, still doesn't move me to vote for hussein O.

Given that you live in Massachusetts, I'm not all that worried about your influence on the electorate as a whole.

This election will, IMO, be minimally as lopsided as Clinton-Dole, and potentially more so.

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone

Given that you live in Massachusetts, I'm not all that worried about your influence on the electorate as a whole.

This election will, IMO, be minimally as lopsided as Clinton-Dole, and potentially more so.

Unfortunately true, I hate this state with a passion and would love to move out, unfortunately for me my wife likes her job too much in this cesspool.

But count me as one who won't be voting Obama...

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: crisscross

add bozack to that list.

Not quite dumbass, I this doesn't make any feelings stronger on my part, rather I just don't care about this fiasco...I have always thought what Obama represents does not embody that which I value and this does nothing to change that, nor do I see it as that big of a deal for me to care.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: bozack

Unfortunately true, I hate this state with a passion and would love to move out, unfortunately for me my wife likes her job too much in this cesspool.

But count me as one who won't be voting Obama...

Are you rooting for an immediate impeachment if Obama is elected, like you were with Kerry? That made me livid four years ago . . .

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: bozack
No biggie for me, still doesn't move me to vote for hussein O.

I'm not surprised

 

[quest55720]

I could not care one bit about this. The alternative is worse than Palin. I don't want to see Nancy Pelosi have free reign over this country.

 

[sandorski]

Shit: Hi Fan!
Fan: eeewwwww
thud------->*

 

[Harvey]

Originally posted by: bozack

No biggie for me, still doesn't move me to vote for hussein O.

How's the view from between your gluteal cheeks? :shocked:

 

[Lemon law]

Well lets see, the Palin self exoneration did not work, the republirat quash the investigation did not work, looks like just blame the first dude did not work, and now all Sarah has is the remote possibility that a separate investigation by the Alaska Personnel board will clear Palin after 11/4/2008.

Memo to Levi Johnston, do not marry a Palin and try to stay in Alaska. Hell hath no fury like a Palin scorned.

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: Don Vito Corleone
Are you rooting for an immediate impeachment if Obama is elected, like you were with Kerry? That made me livid four years ago . . .

That would be funny if it did happen but no, I just will hope that he lives up to my expectation of sucking.

 

[piasabird]

So now some guy gets reinstated, and then Sarah Palin's Sister sues the supervisor for big bucks saying the state should have fired the police officer for harassing her. How is this going to be better? Then maybe the supervisor will be fired anyway.

 

[eilute]

Is it still too early to call the election?