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Posted on 09/26/2009 7:07:31 AM PDT by underthestreetlite
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin emerged from a two-month absence from public view with a private talk, heavy on foreign policy, to a group of investors in Hong Kong. Palin was paid an undisclosed amount, said to be in the low six figures, for the 90-minute speech. She has said one of the reasons she resigned was to pay legal bills that have topped $500,000. The speech was closed to reporters, but Palin later posted lengthy excerpts on her Facebook page.
"This speech had very little to do with advancing her political career and more to do with advancing her financial career," said former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer.
But mostly Palin operates from behind a veil. Her spokeswoman won't even say what state she's in. The Washington Post reported that Palin spent a month in California working on her book but has since left. Spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton declined to comment.
(Excerpt) Read more at finance.yahoo.com ...
Quote - Before she quit with more than a year left in her first term as governor, Palin promised to keep her fans updated on the social networking site Twitter, but so far there have been no messages. Palin updates her Facebook page -- which has about 900,000 followers -- once or twice a week, with items that alternately criticize President Barack Obama's health care policy or offer praise for Constitution Day or the Jewish high holidays. - End Quote
Getting more “Transparency” from SARAH than we are from FUHRER OBAMA!
big bucks for speech .. GOOD FOR HER!!!
I like everything I read here. It must have been a great speech, and the phrase “Common Sense Conservative” is a keeper, I think.
If I were her, I’d hire a good PR agent to keep the media and other nosy nellies a good distance away until the time is right.
Why is it any of this authors business where Sarah Palin is?
Whenever someone mentions Sarah Palin I find myself wondering, “It is 2012 yet?”
That doesn't sound like Fleischer, but who knows? Maybe he is part of the inside-the-beltway, establishment, RNC, RINO'S?
NOTICE, how the delusional, far left, corrupt, State-Run, media (especially the Appropriated Press) goes out of their way to get a so-called, Republican to criticize Palin?
That they are so consumed with her every word, deed, action, etc. all the while, denigrating, impugning, demonizing and trying to minimize her, is evidence that they are all SCARED AS HELL, but afraid to admit it!!!
Sounds like she already has.
Oh right, answered my own question.
Ha, Ha! The MSM is mad. Go Sarah go. I think she was a bit naive when chosen as McCain's running mate but no one expected how nasty the press could have been. She has proven to be a fast learner and a true leader.
And how much does liberal politico’s receive for their speeches?
Seems I recall BJ Clinton pulling quite a bit for his and no one batted an eyelid.
I’d pay to hear her speak too.
For crying out loud, Palin made money with her speech? The DBM had a hissy fit with Reagan doing the same in Japan when he left office.
But Bubbha becoming a multi-millionaire with his speech fees? That’s fine. He’l cool and deserves to make a living.
Total double standard is so old it is laughable!
Twitter is a useless vanity for celebrities. It has a limited number of characters you can use when posting a thought. Which may be fine for libtards and celebtards, with little to say, but hardly a good place to stay in touch with any quality.
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FYI
Past speakers, at the Hong Kong investment firm that Palin spoke at, included Al Gore, Alan Greenspan, and Bill Clinton. The Left is infuriated that Palin is receiving 1st tier speaking invitations. The Left regards Palin as tantamount to Paris Hilton and considers her to be unworthy of these seapking invitations.
For the next couple of years, Palin should do a national tour of speaking engagements and see how she’s received before deciding on whether to run for public office again.
If you can see Sarah Palin, she can see you. If you can’t see Sarah Palin, you may be moments away from death.
Totally agree with you. She is a winner and has much better advice these days. Witness her FaceBook articles. Splendid!
"This speech had very little to do with advancing her political career and more to do with advancing her financial career," said former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer.
Does Fleischer do speaking engagements for no pay? No, he does not. Sounds like he's a tad envious of Mrs Palin. And he needs to cease with analyzing Mrs Palin's motives - for they are truly honorable and I'd add, none of his business.
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- JP
That’s right, airborne. When speaking to liberals particularly you want to use short, simple sentances and words of no more than two syllables.
The only presidential flack whose own opinion I wanted to hear was much more than a flack, and unfortunately he is no longer with us. RIP, Tony Snow.
Ping!
ditto...I also like framing the movement as 'The Commonsense Revolution'
Palin is the most gifted speaker we’ve had since Reagan and she still clearly draws crowds and attention unlike anyone else we have.
She’s wise to stay off the free media for a bit and unfurl her national and global views for high-paying, serious audiences first. Her book comes out in the spring and I’m sure she’ll appear everywhere and get massive coverage for it then.
According to the NYT, the word on the street in Hong Kong was that she got $300,000 for the speech.
Wow! He couldn't be more wrong. Got it the wrong way round hasn't he?
Hey Ari, this speech has everything to do with advancing her political career, and very little to do with advancing her financial career.
After all, Sarah Palin is going to receive a pretty hefty sum for her upcoming book in just a few months. With or without the cash from the speech, she's going to be set financially for life after her book comes out.
Question: How old are you? Does Mommy know you're on the internet?
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Sarah Palin doesn’t go hunting.... SARAH PALIN GOES KILLING.
not letting them know where she is... GOOD FOR HER
both democrats AND republicans are extremely threatened by her, as evidenced by their obsession.
keeping her travel arrangements on a need-to-know basis is smart... considering the track record and the stakes
Bad Trigger-Control, Unless she’s getting ready to shoot a journalist.
Now there's a dream.
True. I bet he's read this thread and is smiling ear to ear at your post.
She is actually being very smart... unlike Obama who is everywhere, every day, she leaves people wondering and wanting more.
Didn’t Ari resign to make more money in the private sector?
Poor Matthew “she won't let me interview her, doesn't she know how important I am” Daly.
Hey Matthew, here's a clue: She knows all about you AP pismires and she knows what your leftist agenda is, so don't pass out holding your breath until you get an interview with her.
No offense intended.
Thanks for clearing it up.
And thank you for yor service!
Correct. Sarah doesn’t owe anybody a thing.
Brava! to Sarah for taking complete control of her destiny, both political and financial!
As for Ari Fleischer, he just needs to shut up.
Exactly.
Just another example of RINO-ism from the "compassionate conservative" bluebloods.
ping
DU member?
Just a hint Newbee, AP stories give the Liberal slant,
but you knew this.
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