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That is, so long as the geese in question are Liberal Democrats.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws by trading on her position as she sought money for lawyer fees, in the latest legal distraction for the former vice presidential candidate as she prepares to leave office this week.
The report obtained by The Associated Press says Palin is securing unwarranted benefits and receiving improper gifts through the Alaska Fund Trust, set up by supporters.
An investigator for the state Personnel Board says in his July 14 report that there is probable cause to believe Palin used or attempted to use her official position for personal gain because she authorized the creation of the trust as her legal defense fund.
The practical effect of the ruling on Palin will be more financial than anything else. The report recommends that Palin refuse to accept payment from the defense fund, and that the complaint be resolved without a formal hearing before the board. That allows her to resolve the issue without a formal ethics reprimand.
Palin posted an entry on Twitter in which she said the "matter is still pending," a statement echoed by her lawyer.
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In his report, Daniel said his interpretation of the ethics act is consistent with common sense.
An ordinary citizen facing legal charges is not likely to be able to generate donations to a legal defense fund, he wrote. "In contrast, Governor Palin is able to generate donations because of the fact that she is a public official and a public figure. Were it not for the fact that she is governor and a national political figure, it is unlikely that many citizens would donate money to her legal defense fund."
The ethics complaint was filed by Eagle River resident Kim Chatman shortly after the fund was created, alleging Palin was misusing her official position and accepting improper gifts.
"It's an absolute shame that she would continue to keep the Alaska Fund Trust Web site up and running," Chatman told the AP.
At least 19 ethics complaints have been filed against Palin, most of them after she was named the running mate for GOP presidential candidate John McCain. Most of those have been dismissed, and Palin's office usually sends a news release with the announcement.
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OK, we've commented here, that Palin MUST represent something dangerous to the Libs, they've been after her since day one. What I don't get, is the idiot idea that she is "benifitting from her position as Governor", in this matter. If she WASN'T who she is, she WOULDN'T need the funds!! So he's supposed to go down without a fight, and her supporters aren't allowed to help her with paying to defend herself?
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That's as big a pile of BS as I've ever heard. If she can't do it, then neither should Hillary, Bill, John Kerry, Bill Jefferson, et al, on the LEFT.
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The Democrats have lost their minds, and most Republicans have lost their spines. A dangerous time to be a little guy. I liken it to the common man of France, circa 1778.
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How'd that work out for the King and his court.
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Schteveo is sharpening his sword.
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Isn't it a common practice for politicians, who get accused of some wrong doing while in office, have their legal bills paid via the tax payers? Or, is it just her who can't do that? Not since Ronald Reagan has the Left had this much fear of someone on the Right.
So they could not get a real ethics complaint to stick against her (and bow howdy did they try) so now they are filing an ethics complaint because of how she is trying to pay for all the other frivolous complaints they filed against her? How about they pay for her legal bills?
Spider,
the articles I've read keep saying that in Alaska, there is NO provision for the state to pay her legal bills EVEN IF the charges are ultimately found to be false. Personally I think if the charges are found to be un-founded, false, erroneous, etc, then the person or group who made the charges should be the one who has to pay.
Likewise with other frivolous law suits.
Missy,
you hit dat one outta da park.
Nothing has stuck through all these ethics charges, she's half a million dollars in the hole because of the charges, the new ethics charge is, she's ONLY getting money donated because she's Sarah Palin.
It's just one more move by the left, to discredit and marginalize this woman. She must be one scary bitch. I can't wait to see what she does to downtown Tokyo!
Steve, as a sitting gov. she's not allowed to use tax money to defend herself from charges while in office? Every elected official who gets jammed-up uses taxpayers money for their defense. (something that normally bothers me) Is Alaska the only state to have such a rule? I sure hope she believes in (and can afford) counter-suits!
I seem to recall (and I may be wrong here) one or both of the Klintons doing the exact same thing.
Spider,
in this article, and others I've read, the writers keep saying that Palin, or AK Governors in general, do NOT have a legal defense team, or legal office at her beck and call. Good for AK taxpayers, bad for Palin.
CT,
the Clintons, Kerry, Jefferson, many Repugnicans from around the country, they all do it. Hell I sent $10 to Joe the Plumber's defense fund when they went after him last fall.
It's (sleazy) business as usual for the MFing Dems. Do as we say, not as we do(behind closed doors or on CNN). And it suddenly occurs to me, that this is where Palin, as of yet, is different than the herd. She hasn't gone linguine spined while dealing with them.
Palin / Jindal 2012?
Although I like Palin, she is damaged goods. And her quitting the Governorship gives her no chance at all.
I still think Rudy is the most electable.
Guiliani / Jindal
And make Thomas Sowell fed chair
But it's OK for a double murderer like Scott Peterson to ask for donations for his appeal - even tho the state actually has to pay for it? Something's messed up...
Gidget died
http://www.dailyfinance.com/2009/07/22/ask-not-for-whom-the-taco-bell-tolls-it-tolls-for-thee/
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/22/doctors-wage-war-obamas-health-care-overhaul/
I'm starting to lose my patience with liberals.
Steve, not knowing AK's laws, i stand corrected. But it does seem odd that every lying elected crook in the country can do it (but) her.
Bill, Rudy would not be a good choice. He (like GWB) is not the conservative people think he is. If you want someone who would make a GREAT president,
THOMAS SOWELL !!
I agree with Thomas Sowell as a great pick, which is why with his ecomonic background I put him in charge of the money. But as a leader, he is vulnerable. Most people won't get him. Guiliani can lead w/o seeming too conservative, but be a no-nonsense, fiscal conservative, not afraid to ruffle feathers. And as an Independent/Libertarian (facebook quiz has me as an ultra-conservative just shy of Atilla the Hun), I think he is electable, reasonable andmost importantly, viable. His position as "America's Mayor" will quickly fade as younger people who don't get 9/11 start to vote.
I'd vote for Thomas Sowell!
Bill, to say most people don't get Sowell, is to say most people are stupid, (and i agree) since just about everything he says is based on logic and common sense.
As for Rudy, a lot of the things you say are true, but Rudy has a lot of "dirty laundry" in his closet that has yet to be aired. And even though he still has a very strong desire to hold high political office, he knows all the spot lighst will be aimed at him. Again.
Rudy's "dirty Laundry" is the kind the mindless folks can dismiss. It should have been so for Sarah, but she folded a strong hand.
Remember that Guiliani fell to Dinkins at first. Then he cam back and defeated him, et. al. when dinkins fell flat.
what we have now is a glib Dinkins, who is even more dangerous. we need someone who can defeat him, fix the most important issues (not the distracting no-issues which don't matter in the real scheme of things)
Attila the Hun was a conservative?
Who knew? He probably voted for Goldwater.
It honestly hurt my feelings when Palin quit. But the more I understand, the more I understand.
Yet I repeat myself again.
Conservatives should employ the same ‘means’ to drive liberals out of office. But it seems to me Conservatives think and act according to a natural moral compass which a typical silly liberal’s mental disorder blinds him to.
It said somewhere in the article ‘it costs nothing to file a complaint’. So does that mean I can go down and start filing Ethics Complaints against The Punk? I have a lot more than 19. The claim that he is ‘using public funds’ to defend himself will be filed last, of course.
Does she have a ‘defense fund’ now? I have a few bucks I could send her. Having said that; I’m still trying to decide if I’d support her for higher office. I guess I’ll wait and see.
Anyone want to take odds on when she’ll follow Huckabee’s path and have her own show on FOX?
Bambi is using public funds to fight all the "show me your birth certificate" lawsuits. Good enough for the king, should be good enough for Palin.
Very good point!
Bill, if you were aware of Rudy's "laundry", (as i am of some of it) you might be less optimistic about his political chances. Remember Bernie Kerick? The Feds are not yet done with Bernie, and that's just one small part of Rudy's problems. Also, if it were the kind of stuff people would simply dismiss, Rudy's desire to "get back in the game" would have him out there campaigning, every day, for some high office. He knows the MSM is just waiting for such a move on his part.
The Dinkins we have now? I assume you mean Bloomberg? If you do, you're right. "King" Bloomberg is FAR more dangerous than Dinkens could ever be. But with his unlimited cash and his ultra-Leftist Manhattan base, Bloomberg is all-but unbeatable.
Dat beez one dinkles de udder be in da howse. In de rush 2b gettin de blacque man in dee howse, we getz dinkles and major berry's a DC all de time. Maques sharptongue look like a geenyous
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