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Palin Dodges Talk of Running for Governor Again

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Newsmax.com - Palin Dodges Talk of Running for Governor Again

Monday, June 15, 2009 3:20 PM

By: Jim Meyers Article Font Size

Alaska Gov. Sarah has fueled speculation that she'll seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 by declining to say — at least for now — whether she will run for re-election in Alaska next year.

Asked by CNN's Wolf Blitzer if she definitely plans to run for re-election, Palin said: "I'm not definitely going to do anything yet.

"What I'm trying to get done for Alaska right now is to get that Alaska [natural] gas line built. We need those energy sources flowing through North America. That's what my focus is. That and raising my family, doing those good things that we need done up there in Alaska. That's my focus."

Blitzer asked: "So, no decision yet on either 2010 or let alone 2012, is that right?

The former GOP vice presidential candidate responded: "No decision that I'd want to announce today."

Running for re-election would be "a move unlikely for someone seeking the White House," CNN observed.

According to the Los Angeles Times, "other Alaskan politicians are positioning themselves for a governor's bid should she drop out."

Asked by Blitzer for her thoughts on President Barack Obama, Palin said she thinks he is "growing government way too quickly."

What does this mean? Does it mean that if she decides to run again that she will go unchallenged? 2010 is only a year away. Why would she not want to make the statement that she is or is not running again?

Is she talking about the same pipeline that she was touting on the campaign trail as one of her major accomplishments in Alaska?
Has the building of this pipeline even started yet?
How can she pay attention to these things when she is squabbleing with a Television comedian?
 
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Is she talking about the same pipeline that she was touting on the campaign trail as one of her major accomplishments in Alaska?
Has the building of this pipeline even started yet?
How can she pay attention to these things when she is squabbleing with a Television comedian?

Yeah, she's talking about that one. She neglected to discuss the pipeline with the numerous First Nations along the way. They're all ready to file suit. I believe it's probably dead in the water given the complex negotiations it's going to take to even get a plan in motion, much less execute it.
 
Yeah, she's talking about that one. She neglected to discuss the pipeline with the numerous First Nations along the way. They're all ready to file suit. I believe it's probably dead in the water given the complex negotiations it's going to take to even get a plan in motion, much less execute it.

Are you saying that Palin negelected the legal ramifications of pushing her dream pipeline past Native American tribes and the pipeline will never get off the ground?
 
I wonder if this all comes because finally got a subscription to The Economist...
 
Are you saying that Palin negelected the legal ramifications of pushing her dream pipeline past Native American tribes and the pipeline will never get off the ground?

That's what she's saying but she's dead wrong. Alaska takes care of its natives almost religiously. Many of the "first nations" (aka, native corporations) are pushing the pipeline harder than she is. They will make bank off it.
 
Newsmax.com - Palin Dodges Talk of Running for Governor Again

Monday, June 15, 2009 3:20 PM

By: Jim Meyers Article Font Size

Alaska Gov. Sarah has fueled speculation that she'll seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2012 by declining to say — at least for now — whether she will run for re-election in Alaska next year.

Asked by CNN's Wolf Blitzer if she definitely plans to run for re-election, Palin said: "I'm not definitely going to do anything yet.

"What I'm trying to get done for Alaska right now is to get that Alaska [natural] gas line built. We need those energy sources flowing through North America. That's what my focus is. That and raising my family, doing those good things that we need done up there in Alaska. That's my focus."

Blitzer asked: "So, no decision yet on either 2010 or let alone 2012, is that right?

The former GOP vice presidential candidate responded: "No decision that I'd want to announce today."

Running for re-election would be "a move unlikely for someone seeking the White House," CNN observed.

According to the Los Angeles Times, "other Alaskan politicians are positioning themselves for a governor's bid should she drop out."

Asked by Blitzer for her thoughts on President Barack Obama, Palin said she thinks he is "growing government way too quickly."

What does this mean? Does it mean that if she decides to run again that she will go unchallenged? 2010 is only a year away. Why would she not want to make the statement that she is or is not running again?

Is she talking about the same pipeline that she was touting on the campaign trail as one of her major accomplishments in Alaska?
Has the building of this pipeline even started yet?
How can she pay attention to these things when she is squabbleing with a Television comedian?

The primary don't start for another...what...4 years?
 
Are you saying that Palin negelected the legal ramifications of pushing her dream pipeline past Native American tribes and the pipeline will never get off the ground?
The Tribes here generally prefer to be called "Native Alaskans."

A number of them are heavily involved in mining, petroleum, timber, commercial fishing and other resource extraction industries.
 
The primary don't start for another...what...4 years?
The Lefites are busy trying to find a Roman Prelate to hear trumped up charges against Mrs. Palin. That technique has served similar political intriguers in the past.
 
The primary don't start for another...what...4 years?


Palin took office in 2006 as the first female governor of Alaska; her first term expires in December 2010.

[ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_Alaska]List of Governors of Alaska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Doesn't she have to win reelection in 2010? Or not run?
 
The Tribes here generally prefer to be called "Native Alaskans."

A number of them are heavily involved in mining, petroleum, timber, commercial fishing and other resource extraction industries.


Palin's pipeline to nowwhere...

Palin?s Pipeline to Nowhere | Newsweek Periscope | Newsweek.com

The principal achievement of Sarah Palin's term as Alaska's governor, a natural-gas pipeline project backed by $500 million in state tax money, might never be built unless Canadian authorities can strike a deal with some of the country's angry Indian tribes. Approximately half of the proposed pipeline would run through Canada; native tribes who live along its route complain they haven't been consulted about it and are threatening to sue unless they are compensated. Representatives of the canadian tribes, known as First Nations, say Palin and other pipeline proponents are treating them with disrespect. The tribes' lawyers warn that the courts are on their side and say the Indians have the power to delay the pipeline for years—or even kill it entirely by filing endless lawsuits.
 
But but, did not Palin say during the presidential election that it was a done deal and almost finished? So much for another of her "key" positives..:rofl
 
Palin's pipeline to nowwhere...

Palin?s Pipeline to Nowhere | Newsweek Periscope | Newsweek.com

The principal achievement of Sarah Palin's term as Alaska's governor, a natural-gas pipeline project backed by $500 million in state tax money, might never be built unless Canadian authorities can strike a deal with some of the country's angry Indian tribes. Approximately half of the proposed pipeline would run through Canada; native tribes who live along its route complain they haven't been consulted about it and are threatening to sue unless they are compensated. Representatives of the canadian tribes, known as First Nations, say Palin and other pipeline proponents are treating them with disrespect. The tribes' lawyers warn that the courts are on their side and say the Indians have the power to delay the pipeline for years—or even kill it entirely by filing endless lawsuits.
Oh, I imagine that money will fix this. When groups start getting publicly dramatic about how they''re not being shown respect, that's usually the cure.
 
Palin's pipeline to nowwhere...

Palin?s Pipeline to Nowhere | Newsweek Periscope | Newsweek.com

The principal achievement of Sarah Palin's term as Alaska's governor, a natural-gas pipeline project backed by $500 million in state tax money, might never be built unless Canadian authorities can strike a deal with some of the country's angry Indian tribes. Approximately half of the proposed pipeline would run through Canada; native tribes who live along its route complain they haven't been consulted about it and are threatening to sue unless they are compensated. Representatives of the canadian tribes, known as First Nations, say Palin and other pipeline proponents are treating them with disrespect. The tribes' lawyers warn that the courts are on their side and say the Indians have the power to delay the pipeline for years—or even kill it entirely by filing endless lawsuits.

Uh, yeah so how does this even begin to fall on Palin when these are CANADIAN injuns? Got nothing to do with her.

The Natives in ALASKA...you know the place Palin is responsible for? derr...are not having any issues.
 
But but, did not Palin say during the presidential election that it was a done deal and almost finished? So much for another of her "key" positives..:rofl

It is on her end. She's got things in order in Alaska. Now Canada just needs to get it's natives back under control.
 
Oh, I imagine that money will fix this. When groups start getting publicly dramatic about how they''re not being shown respect, that's usually the cure.

Especially with Natives.

I am all for cutting the whole native issue out of the scenario. It's been long enough that they should be integrated into western society and not segregating themselves so they can freely run casinos in non gambling territories.
 
It is on her end. She's got things in order in Alaska. Now Canada just needs to get it's natives back under control.

And? It is an American project directly promoted by Palin. She should have had the Canadians on-board before spouting her mouth off in her self promotion battle. The fact is she basically lied.

If she had been in the private sector as project manager or/and the responsible one, and gone out and claimed that something was ready and when it in fact was not, then she would have been fired.
 
And? It is an American project directly promoted by Palin. She should have had the Canadians on-board before spouting her mouth off in her self promotion battle. The fact is she basically lied.

No, the fact is, she completed everything to get the project going in Alaska. The Canadians are now holding up the project. The fact is, you don't know what the hell you're talking about. Again.

If she had been in the private sector as project manager or/and the responsible one, and gone out and claimed that something was ready and when it in fact was not, then she would have been fired.

No, she would have reported exactly what she reported to us: that she had the deal ready to go on the pipeline and was now being held up by a foreign government. The only reason you cry "fired" is because you become completely deranged when you see an R beside someone's name.
 
Jall did you read this line of the article?

" Representatives of the canadian tribes, known as First Nations, say Palin and other pipeline proponents are treating them with disrespect."

Does this suprise you? I doens't me. What the heck does "getting it ready on her end mean"?
She has been touting this as her main victory since the Rep. Nat. Conv.(funeral). Remember when McCain, with his country first slogan, brought her out to crawl through Hillary's crack and save McCain's sinking campaign? It was such a memorable day.

Does getting it started means prancing out on a stage and beaming a pitbull smile and saying over and over again the the pipeline is underway. Nothing more?

Jall do you think Palin is going to run for Governor again, I mean with all of her major accomplishments, she's gotta be a shoe in.
 
Jall did you read this line of the article?

" Representatives of the canadian tribes, known as First Nations, say Palin and other pipeline proponents are treating them with disrespect."

Yeah, I pointed to exactly that when I said these are CANADIAN tribes...people Palin has 0 jurisdiction over. They are CANADA's problem, not ours. And Canada needs to get them under control with a quickness or it will be responsible for a lot of work being for nothing.
 
Apparently Canada's problems are Palin's. Palin's has wasted all of this time a resources just to politicaly beef herself up all the while ignoring the whole scope of issues that go with "completing the mission". Sound familure?
 
Apparently Canada's problems are Palin's. Palin's has wasted all of this time a resources just to politicaly beef herself up all the while ignoring the whole scope of issues that go with "completing the mission". Sound familure?

That would be your warped, Palin Derangement Syndrome induced perception. Palin has no control over Canada and their Natives. Canada needs to get its Natives under control. Palin cannot do that for them.

Perhaps you'd also like to blame Palin for Katrina while you're at it?
 
That would be your warped, Palin Derangement Syndrome induced perception. Palin has no control over Canada and their Natives. Canada needs to get its Natives under control. Palin cannot do that for them.

Perhaps you'd also like to blame Palin for Katrina while you're at it?

No just stating the facts..the same one that you choose to twist and ignore in order to keep the princesses tiara shiney.
The person who needs to be brought under control is Palin and her goody two shoes lying rehetoric. Northern Natives have every right to demand respect from Palin and every right to demand compensation.


Jall, With all of Palin's major accomplishments do you think she is going to run for Gov again?
 
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No just stating the facts..the same one that you choose to twist and ignore in order to keep the princesses tiara shiney.
The person who needs to be brought under control is Palin and her goody two shoes lying rehetoric. Northern Natives have every right to demand respect from Palin and every right to demand compensation.

Ignorant drivel. You wanna blame Palin for global warming, too?

The northern natives can trail of tears their asses right on up out of the Yukon if they have a problem with the pipeline. I think the country of CANADA, which Palin has no control over and no need to involve herself in its Native issues, needs to mind its own and figure out compensation (or better yet, no compensation) for the use of its land for its own agenda.

You can attempt to blame Palin all you want, bub, but in this case, there's nothing she can do.

Now if you want to continue a conversation about Palin with me, you will do it with honesty and respect for her or you will be summarily ignored as the dishonest and disrespectful hack you are proving yourself to be.

Jall, With all of Palin's major accomplishments do you think she is going to run for Gov again?

I'm not answering that question.
 
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