Is Sarah Palin a Secessionist?

[Dan J 277]

McCain camp: Questions on Palin's party a 'smear'

By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer

8 minutes ago

ST. PAUL, Minn. - John McCain's campaign said Tuesday that rival Barack Obama's campaign was spreading "smears" about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's past political affiliations. Yet, some of Palin's previous political activities are a matter of dispute.

At issue are claims by members of the Alaskan Independence Party that Palin was once associated with it. The party, some of whose members have advocated secession from the United States, wants to place all federal lands in Alaska under state control.

The McCain campaign released voter registration documents Tuesday dating to 1990 in which Palin lists herself as a Republican. Campaign spokesman Brian Rogers said Palin has been a registered Republican since 1982, and has never been a member of the Alaskan Independence Party.

Palin addressed the Independence Party's state convention by video earlier this year, welcoming the party to Fairbanks. She gave no indication of a current or past connection to the party.

"Your party plays an important role in our state's politics," she said in the video, which is posted on the party's Web site. "I've always said that competition is so good, and that applies to political parties as well."

Lynette Clark, the chairman of the AIP, told ABC News that Palin and her husband, Todd, belonged to the party in 1994. Mark Chryson, chairman of the Independence Party from 1995 to 2002, told the network that Palin attended the party's convention in 1994. He said he was not certain if she was a party member, and party records do not date back that far.

Obama advisers and surrogates have also linked Palin to conservative former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan. An Associated Press story from Alaska, dated July 17, 1999, states that Palin, then the mayor of the small town of Wasilla, was wearing a Buchanan button during a Buchanan visit to Alaska.

The Miami Herald this week quoted an e-mail from Obama Florida spokesman Mark Bubriski that stated: "Palin was a supporter of Pat Buchanan, a right-winger or as many Jews call him: a Nazi sympathizer."

The McCain campaign says Palin supported Steve Forbes' campaign in 1999.

"Supporters of Barack Obama are engaged in an unfortunate and nasty smear campaign," said Rogers, the McCain spokesman.

While Obama advisers and surrogates have drawn attention to Palin's political associations, the campaign has strictly avoided any comment on issues related to Palin's family, specifically anything focused on her 17-year-old daughter's out-of wedlock pregnancy.

"I think people's families are off limits and people's children are especially off limits," Obama said Monday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080902/ap_on_..._palin_politics

The Obama campaign itself doesn't need to touch this issue. Its being handled by independent journalists and blogs.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. - John McCain's campaign said Tuesday that rival Barack Obama's campaign was spreading "smears" about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's past political affiliations.

The allegations came from members of the AIP.

Campaign spokesman Brian Rogers said Palin has been a registered Republican since 1982, and has never been a member of the Alaskan Independence Party.

Damn, it sure did take them a while to get around to making this statement!

Mark Chryson, chairman of the Independence Party from 1995 to 2002, told the network that Palin attended the party's convention in 1994. He said he was not certain if she was a party member, and party records do not date back that far.

Convenient

[rebeccajo 14]

I said "it is not inconceivable" RJo, not assume.

Can't comprehend nuances eh?

The cat took a dump on the on the mat...

#### cat is not amused...

low-braining thinking..

Ahh, now I get it..

I can comprehend nuances. They seem wasteful, though, to me. Why imply when you can get right to the point? Opinions and philosophical discussion are quite enlightening when played with those intellectually competent enough to not require 'nuances'.

As to sh*t cat - I think he's kind of nuanced myself. You know, probably annoyed that he can't chase his tail with that neck collar on..............

ST. PAUL, Minn. - John McCain's campaign said Tuesday that rival Barack Obama's campaign was spreading "smears" about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's past political affiliations.

The allegations came from members of the AIP.

Campaign spokesman Brian Rogers said Palin has been a registered Republican since 1982, and has never been a member of the Alaskan Independence Party.

Damn, it sure did take them a while to get around to making this statement!

Mark Chryson, chairman of the Independence Party from 1995 to 2002, told the network that Palin attended the party's convention in 1994. He said he was not certain if she was a party member, and party records do not date back that far.

Convenient

Damn. Shades of 16 minutes of missing audiotape.

[HAL 9000 96]

Welcome once again to VJ

Innuendoland

[metta 0]

I can comprehend nuances. They seem wasteful, though, to me. Why imply when you can get right to the point? Opinions and philosophical discussion are quite enlightening when played with those intellectually competent enough to not require 'nuances'.

You're right lady, it is wasteful.

You see, I'm not the guy you're looking for to engage in an intellectual discourse on "cat took a dump on the mat" without nuances. Er, simple, clear and concise.

No Ma'am, that I am clearly not competent to do.

Perhaps, you might want to try Mav...

[HAL 9000 96]

I can comprehend nuances. They seem wasteful, though, to me. Why imply when you can get right to the point? Opinions and philosophical discussion are quite enlightening when played with those intellectually competent enough to not require 'nuances'.

You're right lady, it is wasteful.

You see, I'm not the guy you're looking for to engage in an intellectual discourse on "cat took a dump on the mat" without nuances. Er, simple, clear and concise.

No Ma'am, that I am clearly not competent to do.

Perhaps, you might want to try Mav...

Perhaps you'd like to publicly state who you support for the Presidency as well. There is nothing more secret than your own secret VJ account, so there's no need to fear your secret ballot will be safe with us.

[metta 0]

I can comprehend nuances. They seem wasteful, though, to me. Why imply when you can get right to the point? Opinions and philosophical discussion are quite enlightening when played with those intellectually competent enough to not require 'nuances'.

You're right lady, it is wasteful.

You see, I'm not the guy you're looking for to engage in an intellectual discourse on "cat took a dump on the mat" without nuances. Er, simple, clear and concise.

No Ma'am, that I am clearly not competent to do.

Perhaps, you might want to try Mav...

Perhaps you'd like to publicly state who you support for the Presidency as well. There is nothing more secret than your own secret VJ account, so there's no need to fear your secret ballot will be safe with us.

Why don't you reveal your identity and personal work details first and then I'll consider.

But then again, I have to ask what would be your purpose in wanting me to reveal my id?

Also, the last time I checked, we have a secret ballot system in these USof A.

Is it not?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Also, the last time I checked, we have a secret ballot system in these USof A.

Is it not?

That system does not, however, prevent people from expressing their preference publicly.

[akdiver 3]

And Sarah Palin addressed the AIP's 2006 convention. Why would she address an organization that is calling for the dissolution of the US Government?

Gee, I dunno, same reasons why people addressed an organization that called for treason against the British Empire?

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And Sarah Palin addressed the AIP's 2006 convention. Why would she address an organization that is calling for the dissolution of the US Government?

Gee, I dunno, same reasons why people addressed an organization that called for treason against the British Empire?

Are you a secessionist too?

[akdiver 3]

Are you a secessionist too?

Absolutely. I'm a strong believer in the idea that states should be free to dissolve their association with the federal government at any time, and if necessary, they should use force to assert this right.

The U.S. government as we know it today is unconstitutional anyway. Given that the federal government has violated this treaty among sovereign states, the states themselves are under no obligation to continue under the treaty either.

The United States of America should be abolished and re-formed by those states who wish to continue with it.

And by the way, I'm a Sarah Palin hater too.

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The United States of America should be abolished and re-formed by those states who wish to continue with it.

Ok.

[Eric_and_Corinna 0]

Are you a secessionist too?

Absolutely. I'm a strong believer in the idea that states should be free to dissolve their association with the federal government at any time, and if necessary, they should use force to assert this right.

The U.S. government as we know it today is unconstitutional anyway. Given that the federal government has violated this treaty among sovereign states, the states themselves are under no obligation to continue under the treaty either.

The United States of America should be abolished and re-formed by those states who wish to continue with it.

And by the way, I'm a Sarah Palin hater too.

Are you really a "Hater" or do you just think she's not ready for the job...but I guess in her mind you're the former if you think the latter. I think she's a sweet lady...she was a great hockey team manager a couple years back. I just think she's found herself in over her head as governor. I voted for Knowles, but Halcro was the most impressive during debates. I just knew I'd be throwing my vote away if i punched his name.

[akdiver 3]

Are you really a "Hater" or do you just think she's not ready for the job...but I guess in her mind you're the former if you think the latter. I think she's a sweet lady...she was a great hockey team manager a couple years back. I just think she's found herself in over her head as governor. I voted for Knowles, but Halcro was the most impressive during debates. I just knew I'd be throwing my vote away if i punched his name.

I'm a hater. Sarah Palin is an idiot. Her time in office has shown this. I voted for Halcro. I hope Palin does get elected VP, not because I give a #### about her or McCain, but simply because it will give Halcro a better chance to become governor.

I just knew I'd be throwing my vote away if i punched his name.

Ah yes, the travesty of the self-fulfilling prophecy. As long as people have that attitude, we will continue to be stuck with popular, yet inept politicians who continue to ignore the U.S. Constitution. Edited September 3, 2008 by akdiver

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I hope Palin does get elected VP, not because I give a #### about her or McCain, but simply because it will give Halcro a better chance to become governor.

Alaska First, eh?