The 527 you refer to is NOT Ted Steven’s 527. He is not on the board of the the 527, nor is he a founder. It was simply named after him, long before any questionable activity came into play.

There are Excellence in Public Service Series Leadership programs for Republican women in many states. All of the state programs are named after living or dead Republican leaders. Please refer to Indiana’s Lugar Series website for the history of the the programs: http://www.lugarseries.org/expansion.php

Sarah Palin’s connection as Director of the Alaskan Series would have no ethical wrongdoing whatsoever as it pertains to Ted Stevens other than the program had his name on it. Period.

NOTE FROM SHANNYN********
http://www.lugarseries.org/index.php
Sr Senator Richard Lugar-R is NOT a patriot. He voted for the Patriot Act in every incarnation. He voted for the Bankruptcy Bill in 2005. He voted to authorize use of force in Iraq in 2002. He voted for the Military Commissions Act of 2006-legalizing torture (a war crime) retroactive to 2001 and suspending habeas corpus; the Supreme Court just voted to reinstate that which Senatar Lugar unconstitutionally voted to take away. He voted for every incarnation of the FISA bill of 2007 and 2008. He even voted against stripping out the retroactive immunity clause for law breaking telecom companies that ILLEGALLY wiretapped American Citizens prior to 9/11; in fact, the illegal surveillance began just after W Bush took office in January of 2001. So, in my opinion, Palin’s association with this 527 organization is even worse since it is the brainchild of Senator Richard Lugar-R Indiana . Apparently, Lugar is very good at merging the interests of the corporation with those of the government-and the simple definition for that is FASCISM. Lugar is an avowed fascist based upon his terrible voting record. Thanks for clarifying. This is one more reason to chastise Sarah Palin.

I think Shannyn was emphasizing the point that Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. I can tell you she had Dr. Steven Jones, Richard Gage and Jason Bermas on her radio show to drive the point home that everything we have been told about 9/11 is a complete fabrication.

Certainly, the FBI has designated 19 persons originating in the above countries as the “hijackers” of 9/11. But apart from such designation, there exists no evidence that these 19 individuals actually boarded the planes they allegedly hijacked. Even the FBI acknowledges on its website “that attempts to confirm the true identities of these individuals are still under way.” ( http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel01/092701hjpic.htm). I urge our charming “girl from Homer” to be more careful before attributing to innocent people an act of mass murder.

Elias Davidsson
Alfter, Germany

Another McCain gimmick in the offing

McCain camp prays for Palin wedding

The marriage of the vice-presidential candidate’s pregnant teenage daughter could lift a flagging campaign

IN an election campaign notable for its surprises, Sarah Palin, the Republican vice- presidential candidate, may be about to spring a new one — the wedding of her pregnant teenage daughter to her ice-hockey-playing fiancé before the November 4 election.

Inside John McCain’s campaign the expectation is growing that there will be a popularity boosting pre-election wedding in Alaska between Bristol Palin, 17, and Levi Johnston, 18, her schoolmate and father of her baby.

“It would be fantastic,” said a McCain insider. “You would have every TV camera there. The entire country would be watching. It would shut down the race for a week.”

More in the Times UK here

I’m not suggesting she’ll be brilliant or even close, but if she’s not nearly as bad as she was in the Couric interviews, she might throw Biden for a loop and wow the low-info viewers/voters, who have a short attention span. The Couric video will be history and everyone will be marveling about how she held her own with Biden.

Joe, imagine you’re up against the best debater you’ve ever encountered (as unlikely as that is) and make sure you bring your A game.

From the lower48

this is so sad, but i honestly didn’t think about this when she said it. i know, i know, i am not paying close enough attention. but, on the other hand, i am so used to the majority of conservatives linking iraq and 9/11 that even *I* forget it’s not true sometimes. thanks for the wake up call; i am sincerely hoping that she makes this same ’slip’ in front of joe biden, b/c i doubt he will let it pass w/ out highlighting it.

i guess this just goes to show me that the rove-politics really does work: repeat a fallacy enough times and it automatically becomes true. at least, that’s what sarah’s banking on.

heart you shannyn!!!

Secondly, I’m astonished that someone (the McSame folks) hasn’t wrapped up SP in a spider cocoon and put her away somewhere in a dark bunker replacing her with an automaton!! OR have they???

I’m sorry but even the WINGNUTS are now saying “she’s out of her league” and should bow out. Kathleen Parker wrote a piece earlier in the week in the National Review to that effect…

What is going on up there ????? (rhetorical question…)

Here’s a link to a 3 Pt. series of short videos with Katie and Sarah. Pt. 3 really should make anyone feel sorry for Sarah. Seems McNasty & Co. have been molding her like silly putty, but they have a lot of work left to do and a short amount of time to do it in. On the other hand some of Joe Biden’s remarks lately make me wonder…a lot? Maybe McNasty and Obama should get together and agree on one thing – that they repick their VPs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Yx-RhHb4g&feature=related

By the way, Shannyn, here’s a sample of the Blog of the radio talk show host who didn’t want to interview you on his show from Worcester, MA. He’s an embarrassment also. But he thinks he’s real hot stuff and that’s all that matters, I guess?

I’M CONFUSED!
Friday 09-26-2008 9:16am ET
As I started my blog today, one prevailing thought continues to cloud my thoughts. What is going to happen today that allows all of us some peace of mind that our country is able to solve it’s near financial meltdown. Now I could write some opnion about what will happen, but to be honest I don’t know; and I don’t like to be in this position. The debate scheduled for tonight is important, but is it more important to work and lead to solve the financial problems facing all of us. Really, think about this; either Obama or Mcain must deal with the ramifications throughout their presidency on what ultimate decision is agreed upon in the Senate and House. So, why would we expect both of these United Staes Senators from not only being there, but leading their parties decisions? How often have we seen Presidents cancel trips and events due to emergencies that pop up? How often have we criticized our Governors in the past for not coming back from vacation when tragedy hits our Commonwealth? Then why should we expect anything different from Obama or Mcain. One of these guys will win the prize; just what that prize looks like will be determined by the current actions being dileberated on by the congress.So, heres my blog. A blog with no answers only more questions. A blog that expresses my sheer frustation at a Country of better than 300 million people, who chose a little more than 500 men and women to protect our nation in Washington and all we get is nothing;they failed. What’s left??? This is todays blog. Write me at jordan@wtag.com

Having watched last night’s debate after a week of Palin gaffes and stumbles, I’m looking forward to the VP debate on Thursday.

I’m predicting that her performance will be poor and that it will expose McCain’s poor judgment in picking her and her own lack of depth and information.

Watching her on TV makes me cringe; thinking of her as VP makes me afraid.

On the plus side, she is now safe from witches, which will ease the Secret Service’s job, especially on Halloween!

My best from the Lower 48–

http://www.nikonicus.net

Bill

One thing we can do to expose Gov. Palin in the lower 48 is to ask your readers to contribute even $10 to defendersactionfund.org. We have successfully aired our 527 ad to much success in OH, FL MI and CO.
Now we are raising $250,000 in the next 4 days to buy ad time during the VP debates nationally. I realize that not everyone concurs with the aerial hunting, but this ad sways voters in a major way, viscerally. Hunters in PA like my Dad were sickened and disgusted by the practice and without knowing a single detail said “Rich trophy shooters must be doing this because I don’t know a single hunter or wildlife expert who would do such a thing”. My Dad isn’t partisan.

A focus group that anaylzes ads said
“The ad which focuses on Governor Palin’s record regarding the treatment of wildlife in Alaska seemed to strike a chord with voters,” commented Glenn Kessler, president and CEO, HCD Research. “The recent ads from both parties have had little impact among voters. This is the first ad in over a month that seems to have broken through,” he added.

http://www.mediacurves.com/Politics/J7011-Anit-PalinAd-WildlifeRecord/

When people have seen this ad they questioned her moral authority, her decency and her ties to big money influences.

Thanks for all you do, you are a bright light on the darkness that envelops this dangerous candidacy.

Loved you on Olberman, had no idea you did all this!