Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
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Too weird for words. Gov Palin has decided not to run for re-election as governor of Alaska. She will be leaving office July 26 at the Governor’s picnic after swearing in Lt Governor Sean Parnell.
I’ve read her statement three times and am not more enlightened than when I started. It’s probably just the dyslexia but the CAPITALIZATION and !!! and 2500 words were too much to focus through. Not commenting on her intelligence or statement-writing skills. The tone seemed off. Like excited when someone who so loves their state should have some sadness. Overly excited to cover for something that’s coming? Making it sound like it’s her choice when it really isn’t? I just couldn’t get it. My problem.
A summary of what I could grasp [emphasis added]:
Greetings to Alaskans, Seward’s Folly, what a great state Alaska is with natural resources, God gave us energy…
People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing’s more important to me than our beloved Alaska.
…recitation of accomplishments – including breaking ground on the new prison, stimulus, the debt being passed on to next generation, Alaskans should get more positive press — won 2 SCOTUS rulings…
Some say things changed for me on August 29th last year – the day John McCain tapped me to be his running-mate – I say others changed.
…her new ethics law used against her after barry’s attack dogs descended in Wasilla, 15 ethics violation investigation – not guilty in all, cost the state $2M to fight, personal debt $500K, not going to be a lame duck, will spend time helping others help Alaska…
If I have learned one thing: LIFE is about choices!
And one chooses how to react to circumstances. You can choose to engage in things that tear down, or build up….Productive, fulfilled people determine where to put their efforts, choosing to wisely utilize precious time… to BUILD UP.
And there is such a need to BUILD up and FIGHT for our state and our country. I choose to FIGHT for it! And I’ll work hard for others who still believe in free enterprise and smaller government; strong national security for our country and support for our troops; energy independence; and for those who will protect freedom and equality and LIFE… I’ll work for and campaign for those PROUD to be American, and those who are INSPIRED by our ideals and won’t deride them.
Sounds like she’s starting her own party.
I WILL support others who seek to serve, in or out of office, for the RIGHT reasons, and I don’t care what party they’re in or no party at all. Inside Alaska – or Outside Alaska.
But I won’t do it from the Governor’s desk.
[....]I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable.
Does this sound like it was her choice?
With this announcement that I am not seeking re-election… I’ve determined it’s best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor Parnell; and I am willing to do so, so that this administration – with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future – can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success.
My choice is to take a stand and effect change – not hit our heads against the wall and watch valuable state time and money, millions of your dollars, go down the drain in this new environment. Rather, we know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time, on another scale, and actually make a difference for our priorities – and so we will, for Alaskans and for Americans.
Religion? Special needs foundation? Valuable state money and time to defend her in court? Something is looming. It cannot be those folks who think Trig is not her child. That is a crazy birth certificate issue.
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I do not want to disappoint anyone with my decision; all I can ask is that you TRUST me with this decision – but it’s no more “politics as usual”.
Some Alaskans don’t mind wasting public dollars and state time. I do. I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children won’t allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…
She references the millions it has cost to defend her thus far and makes a point of saying there were 15 ethics investigations and she was innocent…and so 1 out of 16 isn’t bad? This next statement makes clear – to me – that some pending litigation is coming – something that if she were to be found guilty it would disqualify her from being governor.
...I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children won’t allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…
In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life – my children (where the count was unanimous… well, in response to asking: “Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children’s future from OUTSIDE the Governor’s office?” It was four “yes’s” and one “hell yeah!” The “hell yeah” sealed it – and someday I’ll talk about the details of that… I think much of it had to do with the kids seeing their baby brother Trig mocked by some pretty mean-spirited adults recently.) Um, by the way, sure wish folks could ever, ever understand that we ALL could learn so much from someone like Trig – I know he needs me, but I need him even more… what a child can offer to setpriorities RIGHT – that time is precious… the world needs more “Trigs”, not fewer.
Talks about the great sacrifice of the troops and her recent trip to Kosovo and Landstuhl…does it sound like it hurts? She sounds relieved.
It hurts to make this choice but I am doing what’s best for Alaska….But I have given my reasons… no more “politics as usual” and I am taking my fight for what’s right – for Alaska – in a new direction….And I will support you because we need YOU and YOU can effect change, and I can too on the outside.
Republicans tell her to get lost?
We need those who will respect our Constitution where government’s supposed to serve from the BOTTOM UP, not move toward this TOP DOWN big government take-over… but rather, will be protectors of individual rights – who also have enough common sense to acknowledge when conditions have drastically changed and are willing to call an audible and pass the ball when it’s time so the team can win! And that is what I’m doing!
They’re in good hands with Lt Governor Sean Parnell. But what’ll be good and for whom?
Remember Alaska… America is now, more than ever, looking North to the Future. It’ll be good. So God bless you, and from me and my family – to ALL Alaska – you have my heart.
And we will be in the capable hands of our Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell. And Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will assume the role of Lieutenant Governor. And it is my promise to you that I will always be standing by, ready to assist. We have a good, positive agenda for Alaska.
Conclusion:
In the words of General MacArthur said, “We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”
So what position has barry offered her??
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