Well, now… if she was going “for power”, having the Alaskan budget drained because she decided to hang on wouldn’t be a very good PR move, would it?

I fail to see how finish your term as governor would significantly drain the Alaskan budget beyond negating any petty investigations/complaints which in the scheme of things would still be small. Should all officials ‘do the right thing’ and resign if complaints are made against them – whether they are true or not – just to help the taxpayer? lol. I’m sure plenty of elected officials have this sort of crap thrown at them. Looking at your earlier post – I agree most of the complaints against her are fairly trivial except Troopergate which has already been gone over.

And if you are suggest that, prior to taking office, that she made an incorrect stance,

Yes I am. It’s a fact she did originally support the bridge. So what if Obama flip-flopped too. Two wrongs don’t make a right. But good for her for changing her mind.

And obviously, you don’t believe her resignation is “good for her career”. Care to reconcile that one?

Easy – “she believes” she is doing what is best for her career. Others including me – disagree. She wants to a be maverick and I reckon she is trying to find a shortcut to jump start her career.

Lastly, why would anyone resign when they are being accused of something they didn’t do?

Absolutely – why would you? She’s had enough of petty Alaskan politics – I suspect she wants more of the main stage – national politics. To think this has any genuine need to save taxpayers money is nonsensical and laughable. You’ve been duped.

That’s like you telling me I should quit my job because you decided to send out a private dick to investigate possible shady financial dealings…. duh

But I don’t think she should quit her job so some non-elected guy takes over. Put it this way it’s like you telling me I should quit my job because you decided to send out a private dick to investigate possible shady financial dealings – not because I did anything wrong – but it would save the cost and hassle of the investigation for everyone involved. It’s called quitting – and it’s as old as the hills.

“Saving taxpayer money was high on her list”?

Well, now… if she was going “for power”, having the Alaskan budget drained because she decided to hang on wouldn’t be a very good PR move, would it? And in fact, one of her prime nemeses, Andrew Halco, has been whining about the costs she was incurring (both personal and state) since March 2009. But then, he was assuming all those ethics complaints were bonafide… oops.

Costing taxpayers unnecessary cash is a great way to really put your rep in the toilet. So yes… I do believe the cost to the State was *very* high on her list. And apparently, you don’t keep up on the Alaskan cross talk to see how that was already playing against her by those who sought her destruction.

INRE the story of the “bridge to nowhere”, try boning up on the real story before making truly stupid statements…. And if you are suggest that, prior to taking office, that she made an incorrect stance, I suggest you go back to Obama and his Jan 2007 bill that says “get out of Iraq, now, today” and compare it to his “we may be there longer” stance today. At least Palin’s initial judgment and comments were early in her campaign, and she had changed her mind before taking office on the Bridge to Nowhere. With Obama, it was the success of the Surge… despite him and his Congressional defeatists… and the progress of the Iraqs. Irag is nothing short of an embarrassment for Obama and his “judgment”.

The rest of your commentary is pure projection of your visual of Palin, as opposed to anything resembling reality… or as you said:

She’s a politician – and almost every one of them will do what’s best for them and their career.

That is so blatantly idiotic, it’s hard to know where to start. Was it “good for her career” to antagonize both parties in Alaska from the onset? And obviously, you don’t believe her resignation is “good for her career”. Care to reconcile that one?

Lastly, why would anyone resign when they are being accused of something they didn’t do? Ala the Alaskan legislature’s witch hunt. That’s not a trial, Gaffa. That’s a political and partisan investigation by a political body who has no power to do anything with their findings. That’s like you telling me I should quit my job because you decided to send out a private dick to investigate possible shady financial dealings…. duh

BTW, Sarah has not embarrassed Alaska, but her decision to resign and promote her Lt. Gov into the top seat is apt to save the Alaskan taxpayer beaucoup bucks, as well as providing a chance that their shared governing ideology has a good chance of being elected for another term.

Whether Palin’s gamble was the best thing to do or not – surely you are no so naive that saving Alaskan taxpayer money was high her the list? She’s a politician – and almost every one of them will do what’s best for them and their career. That’s true – wether it is Republican or Democrat, Palin or Obama. If she was so concerned about the taxpayer then she wouldn’t of supported the bridge to nowhere originally, she would of resigned as soon as she was investigated over Troopergate – and wouldn’t of charged the taxpayer over her family travelling around with her.

She likes to see herself as a pitbull and likes to play rough and then her loving supporters (with the same ‘can do no wrong’ devotion as Obama supporters) cry foul when the pitbull gets bitten back. Yet despite her lack of experience compared, no doubt, to a lot of those politicans who will want to become President – she has a lot of publicity & voter recognition which others would kill for. She ressigned to consider her options – to go for power (run at the whitehouse), money (sell books, tours etc) or family (get out of the kitchen, take it easy). Taxpayer wouldn’t cross here mind – except as an excuse.

Mata: But do allow me to thank you for establishing that your standards for “quitter” revolves around whether *you*, personally, approve of what task or position they move to after resigning.

Whatever Mata, your position is anything Sarah does is golden? I say she is done with this move. President Bush resigned the Governorship of Texas to become president, and of course had to run as a sitting Governor. That happens often enough with politicians, but I think this move with Gov Palin to leave office (quit or whatever term of art you wish you use or not use) prematurely will resonate negatively with the population in general.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Palin’s announcement that she would not seek a second term — and leave office before finishing her first — simply doesn’t make sense in a conventional political setting. Karl Rove, a longtime Bush counselor, said Palin has engaged in a “risky strategy.”

from AP

I am not the only one to think this move does not make sense.

This means you either never understood and believed in conservative Republicanism (ala Reagan), or that you’re not entirely truthful. Either works for me.

BTW, Sarah has not embarrassed Alaska, but her decision to resign and promote her Lt. Gov into the top seat is apt to save the Alaskan taxpayer beaucoup bucks, as well as providing a chance that their shared governing ideology has a good chance of being elected for another term.

Personally, I don’t watch “soap operas”, so I have no idea what comparison you’re speaking of. Most of us work for a living, and haven’t the luxury to lounge around and whittle away time staring at the boob tube in the middle of the day. But thanks for the insight to your thought processes, and what standards it takes to “entertain” you.

Mata to blast:So Hillary’s a “quitter” in your definition too, right?

blast: Give me a break Mata, SecState is a very important job. I am no Hil fan, but she did her duty. What is Palin doing? Q U I T I N G. This is not something I relish like some, but come on… there is a big difference between Hil and Palin.

Actually, I was not only talking about Hil’s “abandonment” (the wacko way you all view resignations) of her Senate seat, but her “quitting” (using your wacko definition) the primary campaign when the race was oh so very close. I mean, all that money from her supporters. She really let them down when she didn’t fight, don’t you think?

But do allow me to thank you for establishing that your standards for “quitter” revolves around whether *you*, personally, approve of what task or position they move to after resigning.

You have discredited yourself nicely. Thank you. You’re actually quite lucky I’m a “catch and release” type person (unless I’m ravenous..). But thank you for visiting the trap.

Now you really ought to check your medical records and make sure your rabies shots are current.

You would have to go back to Eisenhower to find a President with a worst record politically than Palin – as he didn’t hold any elected political office previously but of course he was Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during WWII. During the last 50 years those who became Presidents only resigned from their current political roles when they had secured a higher office. A guess that’s the difference between winners & quitters…;)

Years X Population (2008 estimates)

Nixon US Vice-President 2 terms 8 yrs 305,905,967
US senator California 0.3 terms* 2 yrs 36,756,666
(*Elected VP)
California HoR 2 terms 4 yrs 639,088
TOTAL 2,523,317,420

Bush Sr US Vice-President 2 terms 8 yrs 305,905,967
Texas HoR 2 terms 4 yrs 651,619
TOTAL 2,449,854,212

Johnson Vice-President 0.75 term* 3 yrs 305,905,967
(*Became POTUS)
US senator Texas 2+ terms* 12 yrs 24,326,974
(*Elected VP)
Texas HoR 6 terms 12 yrs 651,619
TOTAL 1,217,461,017

Reagan Governor of California 2 terms 8 yrs 36,756,666
TOTAL 294,053,328

Ford Vice-President 0.15 term* 0.5 yrs 305,905,967
(*Became POTUS)
Michigan HoR 12.5 terms* 25 yrs 662,563
(*Elected VP)
TOTAL 169,517,059

G.W. Bush Governor of Texas 1.5 terms* 6 yrs 24,326,974 (*Elected POTUS)
TOTAL 145,961,844

Kennedy US Senator Mass 1.3 terms* 8 yrs 6,497,967
(*Elected POTUS)
Massachusetts HoR 3 terms 6 yrs 649,797
TOTAL 55,882,516

Obama US senator Illinois 0.6 term* 4 yrs 12,901,563
(*Elected POTUS)
Illinois Senator 2 terms 8 yrs 217,840
TOTAL 53,348,972

Carter Governor of Georgia 1 term 4 yrs 9,685,744
Georgia Senator 2 terms 4 yrs 172,960
TOTAL 39,434,815

Clinton Governor of Arkansas 4.5 terms 12 yrs 2,855,390
TOTAL 34,264,680

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Palin Governor of Alaska 0.6 term* 2.5 yrs 686,293
(*Quit for reasons as yet unknown)
Major of Wasila 2 terms 6 yrs 5,469
TOTAL 1,748,547

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Of course you will blame my point of view as being spiteful because Palin is a woman or Palin is a Conservative etc etc…( I would of voted for Thatcher if I had been old enough) yet I seen plenty of hatred aimed at Obama on this site – even calling him the Anti-Christ etc. Point is – if Palin wants to run for President in 2012 she isn’t nearly as qualified as those who have gone before her. She will only split the Republicans. Still it will make a colourful and interesting contest…

I’m sure the Dems are praying that Palin will start her own party. She’ll do what Ross Perot did to Clinton – help Obama walk into the Whitehouse again. As much as I think the US needs more that 2 bipolar parties to shake things up – my skepticism gets the better of me.

this woman has conned so many people into believing she is genuine that she is starting to believe it herself. The one good thing is that thousands of us who were Republican and military know how to spot slick dishonesty and she was the last straw

Hey Lia, did it ever occur to you that maybe YOU are out of touch with “reality?” Let me guess, she’s “slick and dishontest” because she is a……… Christian! Wow, that was hard.

Well, I’m doubling down on my my long held prediction that Palin is going to start her own party. It will stand for the constitution, character, and strong social values; consequently, the rest, as in “responsible (well funded/strong when needed) military. limited government, and fiscial responsibility will be a “natural” by product, much like the once R party of Reagan Conservatism.

I”m telling you this country is ready for it. Most people like myself who are indes are so because we don’t fit into any one slot. I’ve been a homeless democrat voting R for years, driven out by abortion, George Soros, and Ivy League educated grads, ‘educated’ beyond their intelligence, playing us for stupid.

The R’s are way too divided (with “non conservatives) , and the “big tent” just isn’t going to work, at least not for most of us I’s. I find bright folks like Newt Gringrich fascinating to listen to (he always seems to garner my attention when he speaks), but to be honest, that good old white guy boys’ club isn’t going to cut it anymore. Without social issues, the R’s are nothing to me.

Someday, and hopefully much with the help of the Sarah Palins of America, America will come to understand that social issues not only matter, they are the root of ALL that follows; from life, peace, to a balanced budget. One needs only to look backwards at the train wreck now running this country. Say what you will about “religion”, but the fact is, it would be impossible to be in the mess we are in if everyone in Congress and the WH lived by the big golden rule.

Simple moral values and common sense; not Barney Franks and Geithners, will be where America will swing.

What Palin will do is anybody’s guess, but I think I will be correct in my prediciton. One thing I know I will be right about is that she will NOT be running as a Republican. “Mavericks” always know when to break out from the herd. She just did that.

So Hillary’s a “quitter” in your definition too, right?

Give me a break Mata, SecState is a very important job. I am no Hil fan, but she did her duty. What is Palin doing? Q U I T I N G. This is not something I relish like some, but come on… there is a big difference between Hil and Palin.

blast: we are not talking about Palin abandoning her office for another… she just up and quit. No moving on up… just a QUITTER. SHE QUIT. NO moving up, QUIT.

Careful… you’re foaming like the rest of your breed there, blast.

So let me get this straight. In your world, you’re allowed to resign as long as you stay in politics and elected office, but you aren’t allowed to resign for any other reason? So Hillary’s a “quitter” in your definition too, right?

Quite a stick up your butt attitude.

A day after Alaska Gov. Sarah 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, that we’re investigating her or getting ready to indict her,” Special Agent Eric Gonzalez said in a phone interview Saturday. “It’s just not true.”

Gonzalez added that there was “no wiggle room” in his comments that could exclude any kind of probe.