Author Topic: Sara Palin on the radio Friday (Read 2770 times)

Sourdough · « **on:** July 09, 2009, 07:59:48 PM »

Sara is going to be the guest on the Michael Dukes Show here in Fairbanks, from 4 to 6 PM. The main subject will be gun issues for the state of Alaska. Ted Nugent will also call in during the show, he wants to talk to her. The AP is running the story on the national wire. It may even be taped and rebroadcast.

Sara will also be taking calls from the general public as usual. Today (It's still Thursday here) Michael took questions to ask her from listeners that may not be able to call in or get through. I definately will be listening.

The radio station is KFAR 660 AM. It will be simolcast over the internet, so anyone wanting to listen can tune in on the computer. Go to KFARs web site, and there is a link. Remember we are 4 hours behind the east coast.

Questor · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2009, 01:02:01 AM »

Thanks. My honest reaction, though, was "who cares?". I literally do not care if she slips into obscurity. In fact, I don't care about republicans at all. They deserve to be where they are at today, and it's going to take both time and miracles for that to change.

Cement Man · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2009, 02:43:07 AM »

Quote from: Questor on July 10, 2009, 01:02:01 AM

Thanks. My honest reaction, though, was "who cares?". I literally do not care if she slips into obscurity. In fact, I don't care about republicans at all. They deserve to be where they are at today, and it's going to take both time and miracles for that to change.

I care.

I don't like what the presidency and congress have turned into. It's good to see someone with her roots, values, and spirit. I hope she stays in politics and I will continue to support her for now. She's not sophisticated enough for some of my firends. That's OK by me. To see a real person with guts, values, (and I think, more ability than most give her credit for) is refreshing and inspiring to me.

Questor · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2009, 03:08:39 AM »

I have no idea what she stand for. It was not at all clear from the election. I have no idea of what her stance is on any policy. If it was communicated somehow, I must have missed it because I was only listening to and reading the news about four or five times a day at the time.

Cement Man · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2009, 03:23:14 AM »

Quote from: Questor on July 10, 2009, 03:08:39 AM

I have no idea what she stand for. It was not at all clear from the election. I have no idea of what her stance is on any policy. If it was communicated somehow, I must have missed it because I was only listening to and reading the news about four or five times a day at the time.

Questor, you couldn't find a good pizza in Chicago either!

To name one for starters..... No idea on where she stands on abortion? None at all?

magooch · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2009, 03:25:08 AM »

What occurs to me about Sara (or is it Sarah) is that so much is made about her views and such. To me, she just has common sense and knows what is right. That apparently is so scarce in our so called leaders, politicians and far too many of our citizens, that it distinguishes Sara as being out of line with convention.

At this point, no one knows what Mrs. Palin's plans are and I doubt that she has it figured out. She was faced with a dilemma; I think she is taking the route that makes sense--imagine that. If she remained as Governor, her family might be driven into bankruptcy. By resigning, maybe she and her husband can keep it together and maybe she can use whatever opportunity comes along to move on to the next step. When and if she soldiers on--out of government--the litigators won't have her as a naked target and maybe her message will get heard.

I wouldn't blame Sara one bit if she just went on with her life and to heck with the rest of the world, but I would love it if she finds a way to put her grit and abilities to work for us all.

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2009, 03:30:55 AM »

Did you ever listen to her speaches. She is for opening up Federal land for oil and gas development (we have a 200 year supply of oil on Federal lands out west not counting Alaska). She is against abortion, big government, more states rights, less spending, less taxes. She is also having windmills installed in remote villages among other places in Alaska. Alaska under her leadership has more wind power precentage wise than any lower 48 state. She was actually doing something about alternative energy.

Cement Man · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2009, 03:48:14 AM »

By golly, I think she might even support the 2nd Amendment too. Maybe conservation, hunting & fishing issues? Strong defense?

rex6666 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2009, 03:55:36 AM »

Quote from: Questor on July 10, 2009, 01:02:01 AM

Thanks. My honest reaction, though, was "who cares?". I literally do not care if she slips into obscurity. In fact, I don't care about republicans at all. They deserve to be where they are at today, and it's going to take both time and miracles for that to change.

I think lots of people care, nice to have someone that makes some cinse
I thing if even i was listening to anything 4-5 time a day i could get some idea
of what they were about, listen to what the person says not what the media
says they said.

Questor · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2009, 04:21:51 AM »

My point is that I'm not hearing the talk, and not seeing the walk. There's nothing there now.

Sourdough · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2009, 04:33:05 AM »

Questor: You have to open your ears and listen, or at least want to listen. But some people are closed to anything they don't want to hear anyway.

I put this in for the people that wants to know about it. If you are not one of those people, no need to be negative, just move on and go away. Quietly please.

Questor · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2009, 04:45:21 AM »

I'll make one last opinion and then shut up: I think this hysteria for Palin by disenfranchised republicans is as foolish as the hysteria for Obama by the democrats. Hope. Change. B******t.

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2009, 04:47:19 AM »

Questor, have you or did you listen and watch Fox news during the campaign? They did a complete study of her and her world in Alaska and didn't find any dirt. Did you research to see what her background was, what she did, who she was? It was and is out there. The major news networks and print media have tried to destroy her except Fox. They know she is like Reagan, she has core beliefs, and governs by her beliefs. She has the oil companies mad at her for taking their leases away if they didn't drill. She is a life member of NRA. Won't hear all this in the national media, just attacks. Liberals are trying to kill and destroy everything conservative, they want power and don't want to loose that power again, thus the continuous attacks on her, her family, etc. The let slide Dem's "mistakes" like not paying taxes, etc. I study and listen to every candidate and don't listen to much to "opinianated" talking heads after someone speaks. I check into their voting records also. Obamas voting record was the most liberal in the senate and in Illionis in the offices he held. This was ignored by the media. They were just mesmerised by his "speaches". Everyone has some kind of record, just have to look for it.

Questor · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:19:51 AM »

OK, maybe I'm not shutting up just yet. I watched and read all manner of coverage of the election-- foreign and domestic, left leaning, right leaning, and nonpartisan. I saw nothing in Palin except that she was selected by the left wing of the same machine that brought the nation the policies and actions that got us into this mess. She was running with McCain, a candidate worse than Obama. After listening to her speak, hearing interviews with and about her, including on Fox, she is still an unknown quantity. I hear nothing of substance.

If we don't approach republican or "conservative" overtures with deep skepticism, and if we do not put high barriers that they must cross to gain our trust, they will have no incentive to reform. I say that when Palin works hard and well, as Gingrich did in the 90s, and Reagan did in the 70s, and Harding did in the teens, and Coolidge did in the 20s, to earn conservative trust, then, and only then, should she be taken seriously.

Now, on to why McCain was a worse candidate than Obama. If he had been elected, then it would have been a reward to the republican party for exercising liberal spending and fiscal practices. That would have made the two parties virtually equivalent.

What we need is a solid two party system, based on creative opposition. At its best one party is in power, and the other party is almost in power.

We have no such thing today. It is what we must restore.

(Sorry Sourdough. I offended you. I respect you. I wish I had not offended you. This post sums up my frustration in the matter.)

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:42:40 AM »

I see where you are coming from, but McCain chose her to shore up his conservative base, which it did somewhat until the economy crashed. She from what I have seen, would be better than McCain ever would have. Her husband used to be an independent or Libertarian. She may leave the Republican party or try to restore it.

Heavy C · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:43:13 AM »

Thanks for the heads up Sourdough!

I personally believe she will be our next 3rd party candidate. Right now there is no real difference between Republicans and Democrats. Both parties have abandoned their core principals. Palin was obviously being misguided by her handlers from the McCain Campaign. When I've seen her be herself she is articulate, intelligent, and most importantly down to earth. She has not lost sight of where she came from and can still identify with people just like us. People are assuming she will stay with the Republican Party, but I think she will leave it because the support is not there. A lot of Republicans inside the Beltway have thrown her under the bus and will continue to do so as long as she remains true to her core principles.

I'm keeping an eye on how things develop for the 2010 Congressional elections. I believe we will see plenty of turnover on the Democratic side and to some extent on the Republican side as well. I'm predicting an influx of Independents that will run primarily on fiscal conservatism.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #16 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:47:48 AM »

seems she is for responsiblity in govt. seems she is for doing what is good for her state and country . I got from her speeches she might be for less govt.
And you know what that's a fine place to start .

Questor · « **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2009, 05:50:05 AM »

It is a good place to start. The old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here in reverse. It is d**n well broke and now we're in the process of fixing it.

Sourdough · « **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2009, 06:04:45 AM »

The Alaskan Independence Party is screaming for her to run on their platform. And NO they are not promoting session. It is Sarah I keep dropping the H. Sarah ran against the Republican party to become governor. The republican party is trying to push her down and keep her out of sight.

As for McCain, he was selected by the media, not by the people. The media really pushed him during the primaries and caucasis. The media listed all other republican candidates as washed up before they got started and unfortunately the people believed them and voted for McCain. Everyone knew McCain could not win. As a last ditch effort McCain selected Sarah Palin, and she brought his campaign up to the point that the Democrats and the Media was scared. The media instantly started a character assassination campaign against her. She was squeaky clean, so they started making up things like Trooper Gate.

Then the unfortunate situation with Bristol and Levi came to light. So the media focused on that and it brought other people into the scene that could be found dirty. Hoping it would rub off they vigorously pursued those items.

Sarah has been a very good governor and can do a lot of good. She has common sense and a deep value system.

By the way here is what the paper has to say about her show today on the Michael Dukes Show.

http://www.newsminer.com/news/2009/jul/09/palin-sign-gun-rights-bills-friday-fairbanks/

PS, The editor of our local paper does not like her either.

blind ear · « **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2009, 06:18:51 AM »

I'll back Sarah Palin until she comes out with a platform that I can't support. No other candidate except RP has gotten past go with what they support as far as my vote goes. She and Ron Paul are the only politicians that appear they might hold similar values to me. I'll stick with them till they prove they have the wrong views. If they turn out to be Party or Corporate "hoes" I can change my view. eddie

45-70.gov · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2009, 06:28:15 AM »

Quote from: Questor on July 10, 2009, 04:45:21 AM

I'll make one last opinion and then shut up: I think this hysteria for Palin by disenfranchised republicans is as foolish as the hysteria for Obama by the democrats. Hope. Change. B******t.

you may be right
she may run 3rd party
if ''blind change'' works
better her running it than the communist

but any one got a link we can listen?

....post it NOW

jimster · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2009, 07:00:12 AM »

It's not hard at all to see where Palin stands on issues, she made a lot of noise on the way up to the governors job in Alaska, and she walked over Republicans who were out of line on the way up and it was not pretty, and they are after her as well as some big shots in oil are...matter of fact there are a whole slew of people after her from BOTH sides. That should tell you something....so I'm guessing if anyone says they do not know where she stands, they are basically saying they just don't like her at all no matter what...which is OK too. I don't have a problem with opinions either...would be nice if they were honest opinions though. I don't like her is good....pretending you have no clue on where she stands is scratching a bit....that's my opinion...but I know where most everyone stands. I search for that info including how people vote and on what and there is plenty of history on any politician. I find that I make both Republicans and Democrats mad these days just being honest and logical....if Palin has enemies on both sides...it's probably a good thing. Since they are all out of wack.

Republicans...yup...I have a big problem with them too....but I will say if there is anyone who holds very conservative point of view with no appologies has my attention...no matter who they are.

Those kinds of people are getting hard to find these days. I think if Palin told the Republicans to take a hike and jumped into the independent party....she would knock some socks off all of Congress, both parties, and they know it. I hope she considers doing something way off the wall like this. My opinion is both parties are afraid of her. For good reason.

45-70.gov · « **Reply #22 on:** July 10, 2009, 07:06:56 AM »

you in alaska

what is you biggest 3rd party?

i heard libertarian was...is this correct

if so.... i think many here [and palin] will not go that route
based on 2 key issues

so she would be a forth party candidate??

jimster · « **Reply #23 on:** July 10, 2009, 07:39:35 AM »

I'm not in Alaska...but I can see it from Michigan...

You're probably right...she probaly won't switch parties....would be neat though.

We'll take her as our governor in Michigan over what we got...like right now! I know where our governor stands for sure...and it's not with us.

Cement Man · « **Reply #24 on:** July 10, 2009, 08:52:42 AM »

Quote from: Questor on July 10, 2009, 04:45:21 AM

I'll make one last opinion and then shut up: I think this hysteria for Palin by disenfranchised republicans is as foolish as the hysteria for Obama by the democrats. Hope. Change. B******t.

Coming from someone who has no idea at all where Sarah stands on issues, I can understand your conclusion. And why do you use the word hysteria to describe people who support Palin?

Quote from: Questor on July 10, 2009, 05:19:51 AM

OK, maybe I'm not shutting up just yet. I watched and read all manner of coverage of the election-- foreign and domestic, left leaning, right leaning, and nonpartisan. I saw nothing in Palin except that she was selected by the left wing of the same machine that brought the nation the policies and actions that got us into this mess. She was running with McCain, a candidate worse than Obama. After listening to her speak, hearing interviews with and about her, including on Fox, she is still an unknown quantity. I hear nothing of substance.

If we don't approach republican or "conservative" overtures with deep skepticism, and if we do not put high barriers that they must cross to gain our trust, they will have no incentive to reform. I say that when Palin works hard and well, as Gingrich did in the 90s, and Reagan did in the 70s, and Harding did in the teens, and Coolidge did in the 20s, to earn conservative trust, then, and only then, should she be taken seriously.

Now, on to why McCain was a worse candidate than Obama. If he had been elected, then it would have been a reward to the republican party for exercising liberal spending and fiscal practices. That would have made the two parties virtually equivalent.

What we need is a solid two party system, based on creative opposition. At its best one party is in power, and the other party is almost in power.

We have no such thing today. It is what we must restore.

(Sorry Sourdough. I offended you. I respect you. I wish I had not offended you. This post sums up my frustration in the matter.)

McCain is history. As far as being worse than Obama, I think that statement is patently ridiculous. As much as I disagreed with McCain on many issues, by any sensible metrics whatsoever this country will be measurably in far, far worse shape as a result of the Obama disaster than any other administration would have led us to. I would have preferred to deal with that mess as opposed to one we have now, and this one is going to get incredibly worse.

billy_56081 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 10, 2009, 09:06:03 AM »

Questor if you can't figure out Sarah's position on guns,god,life, and the constitution you must be the one Minnesotan who can't find a lake to fish on. All ya have to do is wander around a little and you'll find one.

scootrd · « **Reply #26 on:** July 10, 2009, 09:15:54 AM »

ok I have a dumb question -
Since she was found guilty of abuse of power by Alaska's Legislative Council does that not equate to a possible felony charge?.

Since she has now decided to step down from her governorship in mid - term, and she was found guilty , does this mean she will most likely
just run the book and lecture circuit for a while until she slowly slips into obscurity?

Personally , I always thought of Palin more as a Libertarian, than a Republican.

newstart2k · « **Reply #27 on:** July 10, 2009, 10:03:17 AM »

Sourdough,
I was reading the AIP website FAQ's. Here is a C&P of the first one:

Q: What is the Alaskan Independence Party?

A: An Alaskan political party whose members advocate a range of solutions to the conflicts between federal and local authority; from advocacy for state's rights, through a return to territorial status, all the way to complete independence and nationhood status for Alaska.

I'm not real sure how that will play on a national stage. SP might be best served to keep AIP at arms length?

Dixie Dude · « **Reply #28 on:** July 10, 2009, 10:25:05 AM »

Sourdough, wasn't the "charge" of misuse of power dismissed, and the legislative council had no authority to do anything or something like that in reguards to her firing the state trooper.

Sourdough · « **Reply #29 on:** July 10, 2009, 01:43:21 PM »

The people that came back with that guilty opinion were not the people that officially look at such things. They were a bunch of democrates that decided to come up with something, and try and make themselves into something they were not. The official inquire came up with nothing wrong. No abuse of power. She had every right to fire Monohan, he had not done as she had instructed him on an entirely different issue.