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BushyTheBeaver · 10-09-2008, 11:50 PM

I'm stunned at the audacity and sheer ham-handedness (no pun intended) of this. Even if Palin is 100% innocent, how ridiculous is it for any politician facing an ethics charge to say "I've done a thorough investigation of myself and found myself innocent"?

[QUOTE]Palin pre-empts state report, clears self in probe

By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer 25 minutes ago

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Trying to head off a potentially embarrassing state ethics report on GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, campaign officials released their own report Thursday that clears her of any wrongdoing.

Sen. John McCain's running mate is the subject of a legislative investigation into whether she abused her power as governor by firing her public safety commissioner. The commissioner, Walter Monegan, says he was dismissed in July for resisting pressure from Palin's husband, Todd Palin, and numerous top aides to fire state trooper Mike Wooten, Palin's former brother-in-law.

Lawmakers are expected to release their own findings Friday. Campaign officials have yet to see that report — the result of an investigation that began before she was tapped as McCain's running mate — but said the investigation has falsely portrayed a legitimate policy dispute between a governor and her commissioner as something inappropriate.[/QUOTE]

[URL="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_el_pr/palin_troopergate"]Full article[/URL]

cr726 · 10-09-2008, 11:52 PM

Her arrogance comes shining through once again.

[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;2797348]I'm stunned at the audacity and sheer ham-handedness (no pun intended) of this. Even if Palin is 100% innocent, how ridiculous is it for any politician facing an ethics charge to say "I've done a thorough investigation of myself and found myself innocent"?

[URL="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_el_pr/palin_troopergate"]Full article[/URL][/QUOTE]

CTM · 10-09-2008, 11:52 PM

Whew....

Thanks gd that's over with.

BushyTheBeaver · 10-10-2008, 01:40 AM

[QUOTE=cr726;2797352]Her arrogance comes shining through once again.[/QUOTE]

It's an arrogance born of a small town mindset--that once in power you can use that power however you like cuz outside of the town no one is watching you.

Sharrow · 10-10-2008, 05:02 AM

[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;2797470]It's an arrogance born of a small town mindset--that once in power you can use that power however you like cuz outside of the town no one is watching you.[/QUOTE]

Exactly. If you've lived in a small town, you know **** like this happens all the time. Luckily for my town, we've had good mayors, it's just everyone else who hasn't known how to responsibly wield their power.

PlumberKhan · 10-10-2008, 06:36 AM

The She-Bush...lol

Where were you when I needed you
Well you could not be found
What can I do, oh I believed in you
You're running me around
Well you can take it as a warning
Or take it anyway you like
It's the lightning, not the thunder
You never know where it's gonna strike

Our love's in jeopardy, baby, ooh
Our love's in jeopardy, baby, ooh

King Ryan · 10-10-2008, 09:59 AM

ROFLMAO that is one of the funniest things ever! :D

The McCain camp clears Gov. Palin of all wrong-doing in TrooperGate.

Well that's good enough for me, because clearly they are unbiased and would have no motivation to come up with such a glowing report if it were not true! ;) :rolleyes: ;)

:D

brady's a catcher · 10-10-2008, 12:46 PM

In light of this report, I decided to do an internal investgation. I've concluded that I do not drink too much, have a gambling problem, and am not, by any definition, addicted to internetz porn. I feel so good to be vindicated, I think I'll have a cocktail, rub one out, and play some poker on line. It's a new day!

nuu faaola · 10-10-2008, 01:05 PM

In other news, Bill Clinton has Lewinsky's blue dress dry cleaned, declared free of any DNA evidence...

10-09-2008, 11:50 PM	#1
BushyTheBeaver size matters All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,930	Palin pre-empts state report, clears self in probe I'm stunned at the audacity and sheer ham-handedness (no pun intended) of this. Even if Palin is 100% innocent, how ridiculous is it for any politician facing an ethics charge to say "I've done a thorough investigation of myself and found myself innocent"? [QUOTE]Palin pre-empts state report, clears self in probe By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer 25 minutes ago ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Trying to head off a potentially embarrassing state ethics report on GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, campaign officials released their own report Thursday that clears her of any wrongdoing. Sen. John McCain's running mate is the subject of a legislative investigation into whether she abused her power as governor by firing her public safety commissioner. The commissioner, Walter Monegan, says he was dismissed in July for resisting pressure from Palin's husband, Todd Palin, and numerous top aides to fire state trooper Mike Wooten, Palin's former brother-in-law. Lawmakers are expected to release their own findings Friday. Campaign officials have yet to see that report — the result of an investigation that began before she was tapped as McCain's running mate — but said the investigation has falsely portrayed a legitimate policy dispute between a governor and her commissioner as something inappropriate.[/QUOTE] [URL="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_el_pr/palin_troopergate"]Full article[/URL]

10-09-2008, 11:52 PM	#2
cr726 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,329	Her arrogance comes shining through once again. [QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;2797348]I'm stunned at the audacity and sheer ham-handedness (no pun intended) of this. Even if Palin is 100% innocent, how ridiculous is it for any politician facing an ethics charge to say "I've done a thorough investigation of myself and found myself innocent"? [URL="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081010/ap_on_el_pr/palin_troopergate"]Full article[/URL][/QUOTE]

10-09-2008, 11:52 PM	#3
CTM Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not bababooey and I resent the implication Posts: 21,029	Whew.... Thanks gd that's over with.

10-10-2008, 01:40 AM	#4
BushyTheBeaver size matters All League Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,930	[QUOTE=cr726;2797352]Her arrogance comes shining through once again.[/QUOTE] It's an arrogance born of a small town mindset--that once in power you can use that power however you like cuz outside of the town no one is watching you.

10-10-2008, 05:02 AM	#5
Sharrow Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,710	[QUOTE=BushyTheBeaver;2797470]It's an arrogance born of a small town mindset--that once in power you can use that power however you like cuz outside of the town no one is watching you.[/QUOTE] Exactly. If you've lived in a small town, you know **** like this happens all the time. Luckily for my town, we've had good mayors, it's just everyone else who hasn't known how to responsibly wield their power.

10-10-2008, 06:36 AM	#6
PlumberKhan BRACE YOURSELVES FOR 12... Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Van down by the river Posts: 21,029	The She-Bush...lol Where were you when I needed you Well you could not be found What can I do, oh I believed in you You're running me around Well you can take it as a warning Or take it anyway you like It's the lightning, not the thunder You never know where it's gonna strike Our love's in jeopardy, baby, ooh Our love's in jeopardy, baby, ooh

10-10-2008, 09:59 AM	#7
King Ryan take a guess Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montville, NJ Posts: 5,473	ROFLMAO that is one of the funniest things ever! :D The McCain camp clears Gov. Palin of all wrong-doing in TrooperGate. Well that's good enough for me, because clearly they are unbiased and would have no motivation to come up with such a glowing report if it were not true! ;) :rolleyes: ;) :D

10-10-2008, 12:46 PM	#8
brady's a catcher R.I.P Goofy Maloof All Pro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6,701	In light of this report, I decided to do an internal investgation. I've concluded that I do not drink too much, have a gambling problem, and am not, by any definition, addicted to internetz porn. I feel so good to be vindicated, I think I'll have a cocktail, rub one out, and play some poker on line. It's a new day!

10-10-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
nuu faaola All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,253	In other news, Bill Clinton has Lewinsky's blue dress dry cleaned, declared free of any DNA evidence...