http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/sarahbarraquitta/ en-us Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:22:42 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285729/posts If you thought that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was going to just fade into the background you are very very wrong. One day after announcing her resignation, Palin became showed everyone what she meant by the little Hockey Mom/pit bull joke. On face book she released a message that smacked the mainstream media for its response to her resignation and hinted that she will be running in 2012..........Later in the day the Governor's attorney Thomas Van Flein on warned legal action may be taken against bloggers and publications that reprint what he calls fraudulent claims... facebook/the lid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285729/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 02:22:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285925/posts The jokes of David Letterman and the article in Vanity Fair perhaps were the straw that broke the camels back but it is the total lack of fairness the media showed that is a scathing indictment against them. If the country had a media czar it would seem appropriate that at this point he or she would be offering a public apology to Palin and that very humbly. Perhaps the czar could hang his head in shame as the proxy for the entire band of media thugs who reveled in the indignities. We have a media that thinks the story... Cross Action News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285925/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:38:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285899/posts Why did Sarah Palin step down? Theories abound. But some of the people closest to the Alaska governor say she wanted to regain control of a political script that slipped out of her hands the moment she burst onto the national stage. She also wanted to shield herself and her family from the attacks that seem to have been aimed permanently at them in the 311 days since Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) announced her as his running mate, according to some former campaign aides and other advisers who speak regularly with Palin or her husband, Todd. The Sarah Palin who... washingtonpost.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285899/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:43:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285891/posts Here is video of Vice-President Joe Biden telling ABC's George Stephanopoulos with a straight face that he does not agree that Gov. Sarah Palin has been the victim of unfair political attacks. . . . . (Watch Video) Freedom's Lighthouse http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285891/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:36:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285825/posts Opponents -- and even some former allies -- were quick to criticize Sarah Palin's announcement Friday that she will step down as governor of Alaska. The suddenness of the decision have some thinking that she's tired of political life; that she'll hit the lecture circuit to rebuild her financial fortunes; even that she'll become a "conservative Oprah" Palin, though, posted to her Facebook page yesterday that she has a "higher calling": "I am now looking ahead and how we can advance this country together with our values . . . how sad that Washington and the media never understand; it's... NY Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285825/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:15:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285810/posts Even for a nonconformist, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin defies political logic with her sudden, stunning announcement to leave office more than a year early. Supporters and critics alike say the former GOP vice presidential candidate’s resignation, announced Friday afternoon and effective July 26, is an inexplicable move for a high profile Republican widely seen as a contender for a White House run in 2012. A half-term governor campaigning for president? --snip-- Pam Pryor, a spokeswoman for Palin’s political action committee, said the group continues to accept donations on its Web site, which saw an uptick in contributions Friday afternoon.(continued at... The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader / The Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285810/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 09:08:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285799/posts Now, Sarah’s Folly By MAUREEN DOWD Published: July 4, 2009 WASHINGTON Sarah Palin showed on Friday that in one respect at least, she is qualified to be president. Caribou Barbie is one nutty puppy. Usually we don’t find that exquisite battiness in our leaders until they’ve been battered by sordid scandals like Watergate (Nixon), gnawing problems like Vietnam (L.B.J.), or scary threats like biological terrorism (Cheney). When Lyndon Johnson was president, some of his staff began to think of him as “a sick man,” as Bill Moyers told Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Moyers and his fellow Johnson aide Dick Goodwin even... NYTimes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285799/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 07:28:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285768/posts Reporting from Washington -- A day after Alaska Gov. Sara Palin resigned, a federal official in her home state dismissed one potential explanation for her sudden and unexpected resignation -- a rumored FBI investigation into the former Wasilla mayor on public corruption charges. Despite rumors of a looming controversy after Palin's surprise announcement Friday that she will leave office this month, some of them published in the blogosphere, the FBI's Alaska spokesman said the bureau had no investigation into Palin for her activities as governor, as mayor or in any other capacity. "There is absolutely no truth to those rumors,... L A Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285768/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 05:03:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285765/posts Sarah Palin: 'Time-out or flame-out?'The governor's resignation is an act of either liberation or self-destruction. Posted July 4, 2009 7:45 AM by Mark Silva Sarah Palin's stunning declaration of independence from "politics as usual,'' standing up for her "beloved state of Alaska'' while standing down as governor 18 months before the end of her first term, has been interpreted variously as a bold venture into a new realm of political leadership or as an irreversible, destructive act of political self-immolation. "Being right is better than being popular,'' Palin declared with characteristic defiance, standing by the dock of her lakeside home... Swamp Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285765/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 04:56:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285706/posts JUNEAU, Alaska – Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines. A day after surprising even her closest friends by announcing she would step down as Alaska governor more than a year before her term was up, the controversial hockey mom was still keeping details of her future plans under wrap. But in a statement posted on Palin's Facebook account, she suggested that she had bigger plans and a national agenda she planned... A{ via Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285706/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:21:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285748/posts Ratcheting up her offensive against the news media, Gov. Sarah Palin’s attorney threatened Saturday to sue mainstream news organizations if they publish “defamatory” stories relating to whether Palin is under federal investigation. In an extraordinary four-page letter, Alaska-based attorney Thomas Van Flein warns of severe consequences should speculation that until now has largely been confined to blogs about whether Palin embezzled funds in the construction of a Wasilla, Alaska, sports arena find its way into print. “This is to provide notice to Ms. Moore, and those who re-publish the defamation, such as Huffington Post, MSNBC, the New York Times and... Politico http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285748/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 03:41:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2285662/posts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 4, 2009 On July 3rd, 2009, Governor Sarah Palin announced her intent to resign her gubernatorial duties and transfer the powers of Governor to Lt. Governor Sean Parnell. Almost immediately afterwards, several unscrupulous people have asserted false and defamatory allegations that the “real” reasons for Governor Palin’s resignation stem from an alleged criminal investigation pertaining to the construction of the Wasilla Sports Complex. This canard was first floated by Democrat operatives in September 2008 during the national campaign and followed up by sympathetic Democratic writers.1. It was easily rebutted then as one of many fabrications about... conservatives4palin http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2285662/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:17:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285651/posts Sarah Palin is the biggest political star in the nation. Need proof , just look at the events this weekend. There is not a single political or news person or outlet that is not talking about what the Governor did yesterday. The funniest thing is , everyone is trying to guess why she resigned even though she clearly stated why. She can no longer govern Alaska because she spends everyday of her time and all kinds of money fighting false ethic charges. She has become a lightning rod for the media and the people of Alaska are better off with... Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285651/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:43:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285614/posts If Sarah Palin thinks quitting the Alaskan statehouse is going to help a 2012 presidential campaign which some pundits speculate she's mulling, she's mistaken, according to longtime Republican strategist Ed Rollins... CBS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285614/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:03:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285611/posts On this Independence Day, I am so very proud of all those who have chosen to serve our great nation and I honor their selflessness and the sacrifices of their families, too. If I may, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the last 24 hours and share my thoughts with you. First, I want to thank you for your support and hard work on the values we share. Those values led me to the decision my family and I made. Yesterday, my family and I announced a decision that is in Alaska’s best interest and it... Facebook http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285611/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 21:00:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285585/posts Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and certainly no help for a party battered by scandal and fighting for relevancy. From a folksy figure who catapulted from obscure governor to conservative darling and vice presidential nominee, it's merely the latest move in a political drama that has left Republican elders scratching their heads. --snip-- "If this is her launching pad for 2012, it's a curious move," said John Weaver, a former senior strategist for McCain's presidential bids. "Policy is politics, and she has no real accomplishments as... The San Diego Union-Tribune / The Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285585/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 20:10:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285565/posts I absolutely hate liberals.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285565/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:03:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285558/posts What happened to Sarah Palin is a political game changer on the national level. It also may be a preview of what every American may face in a few years. The 18 ethics charges filed since she rose to prominence in Republican circles might be the first time the left has successfully used the Cloward-Piven Strategy to stop an individual politician on the national level. For those who do not know, the strategy was developed in the late 1960s by two sociologists at Columbia. In a nutshell it seeks to "hasten the fall of capitalism by overloading the government bureaucracy... American Thinker http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285558/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:44:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285483/posts There have been a number of seminal queries which our elders used to define game-changing moments in America’s cultural evolution. Where were you when JFK was shot? Where were you when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon? For me, although it will likely wind up as a Trivial Pursuit bonus round question, one of the treasured turning points may well be: Where were you when Sarah Palin decided to commit political suicide? The odd thing is that I was up in the mountains, forcing myself into a period of decompression from the political theater. I likely wouldn’t have even... Pajamas Media http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285483/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:41:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285508/posts Well, we've had a day to digest the Sarah Palin resignation and her reasons why. Looking through the blogosphere it runs the gamet from her being run from office, to a impending scandal, to preparing for a 2012 run. Mark Steyn believes she was run from office: So Occam’s Razor leaves us with: Who needs this? In states far from the national spotlight, politics still attracts normal people. You’re a mayor or a state senator or even the governor, but you lead a normal life. The local media are tough on you, but they know you, they live where you... Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285508/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:20:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285486/posts The glee on Anderson Cooper's face was unmistakable. Charlie Gibson, Katie Couric, and that fathead from NBC are probably still up partying. A hearty fourth of July celebration? No, much better than that for the liberal left and their attack dog media: Sarah Palin has resigned. Chris Matthew's arms must be sore to the bone from patting himself on the back. Keith Olbermann has probably passed out from a sudden unexpected, and heretofore, never experienced sensation of happiness. N.O.W. and all the other so-called "women's groups" are giddy beyond their wildest belief. They've managed to beat down a woman. A... The Cypress Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2285486/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:53:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285455/posts Sarah Palin's resignation as Governor of Alaska is a brilliant liberating move for her career, and a potential turning point for the national conservative movement. The biggest problem with her responsibility as Governor of Alaska is that the state is so far away from the rest of America. No one hears of the good work she has been doing there, and the left is free to paint their own false caricature of her. ... I am hoping she spends two weeks of every month now touring the states doing fundraisers for a the sweeping Republican revival in 2010 that is... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285455/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 15:48:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285381/posts CNN and other major news outlets have reported that Sarah Palin has abruptly resigned as governor of Alaska. The suddenness of her announcement raises the question about whether Palin resigned to avert a major scandal. One logical place to start looking is the affair that has Alaska political circles buzzing: an alleged scandal centered around a building contractor, Spenard Building Supplies, with close ties to Palin and her husband, Todd. Many political observers in Alaska are fixated on rumors that federal investigators have been seizing paperwork from SBS in recent months, searching for evidence that Palin and her husband Todd... The Daily Beast http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285381/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:58:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285407/posts Rather than a blow to a career, Sarah Palin's decision to resign underlines her self-awareness, writes The Daily Beast's John Batchelor. She is now unmatched for the 2012 primary. The early excuse for the Republican circular firing squad of the holiday weekend is that Weekly Standard editor and party brainiac Bill Kristol claims that pugnacious McCain campaign enforcer Steve Schmidt has been caught gossiping to Vanity Fair’s Todd Purdum about Sarah Palin’s rambling and incoherent vice-presidential campaign last September and October... The Daily Beast http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285407/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:04:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285402/posts "What (Palin) had, more than anything else, was a toughness and a dedication to her position. She blew all that with her announcement today." One of the things that Palin had going for her was that she was, as Cindy McCain described her during the Republican National Convention, a "hockey-mommin' ... basketball shootin' ... moose huntin' ... fly-fishin' ... pistol-packing ... mother of five." She had been nicknamed "Sarah Barracuda," and took on the "good ole' boys" who controlled Alaska politics. However, to all but her most loyal supporters, today's bizarre press conference made her look brittle -- like a... American Spectator http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285402/posts#comment Sat, 4 Jul 2009 13:50:49 GMT