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katandmoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 10:41 PM Original message |
Palin Billed State for Nights Spent at Home |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
1. Her and her family sound like they are milking the moose for all they are worth. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 10:53 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Wonder if charlie gibson will ask |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:45 PM Response to Reply #3 |
27. I doubt |
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99th_Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:30 AM Response to Reply #27 |
47. LOL - You pretty much nailed it there, I Doubt. |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #27 |
133. Rachel Maddow said the same thing |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:41 AM Response to Reply #133 |
157. I saw the show... |
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DeeDeeNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 04:10 AM Response to Reply #3 |
60. Has anyone in the media described that speech yet for what it was? |
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BridgeTheGap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:22 AM Response to Reply #60 |
103. Yeah, really. It was a cheer leading session for the hard right, touching all the |
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DWilliamsamh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:53 AM Response to Reply #103 |
130. I hate to say this because I hate McCain and Palin as much as the next guy |
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me b zola (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:43 AM Response to Reply #130 |
145. You do realize that there was no substance in that speech, right? |
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DWilliamsamh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:31 PM Response to Reply #145 |
174. Yeah I do.... Like I said they are scum, but it doesn't surprise me AT all. |
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BridgeTheGap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:28 AM Response to Reply #130 |
153. I didn't expect anything different and that's why I usually don't watch the RNC - but McCain |
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wandathewitch (145 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:51 AM Response to Reply #60 |
129. Brilliant speech ? |
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bulloney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:21 AM Response to Reply #3 |
66. Charlie will probably ask Palin if she thinks Rev. Jeremiah Wright hates America. |
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kmdemqueen (226 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:13 AM Response to Reply #3 |
82. I don't know |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:45 AM Response to Reply #3 |
110. "Didn't Ted Stevens get indicted for accepting gifts? How is this different?" |
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Gorobei (59 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
71. Doesn't this make her the moral equiv of the "welfare queen"? |
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Don Davis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:21 AM Response to Reply #1 |
141. Palin 'Milks' Alaska: Charges State for Breastfeeding Baby |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
2. "billed the state" = 'BILLED THE TAXPAYERS n/t |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:46 AM Response to Reply #2 |
68. A distinction we much too seldom recognize. (nt) |
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kurth_ (395 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 10:56 PM Response to Original message |
4. Hypocrite TRASH |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:17 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. That's an insult to trash. |
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bjobotts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:53 AM Response to Reply #15 |
43. She gives residents oil refund payments while the rest of us pay taxes supporting their earmarks. |
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Sherman A1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:52 AM Response to Reply #43 |
51. Nothing like gaming the system |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:34 AM Response to Reply #43 |
107. The citizens of Alaska have always gotten those payments |
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smb (761 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:50 AM Response to Reply #107 |
114. Experience |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:25 PM Response to Reply #114 |
172. Yours is a GREAT POST |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 04:08 PM Response to Reply #114 |
177. bravo, smb |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:07 AM Response to Reply #107 |
121. Actually the extra money was her idea as a |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #4 |
135. Trash |
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lenegal (258 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #4 |
168. Actually, Alaskan low life trailer dwelling trash |
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texasleo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:03 PM Response to Original message |
5. thief |
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hay rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:05 PM Response to Original message |
6. Bush work ethic |
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justaregularperson (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:03 AM Response to Reply #6 |
57. Does she get paid 7 days a week? |
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hay rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:43 AM Response to Reply #57 |
77. Good point |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:18 AM Response to Reply #77 |
139. She pays a lobbyist to answer the phone on the week end |
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central scrutinizer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #6 |
144. but this just shows how much she values her family |
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Cheney Killed Bambi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
7. K&R |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:09 PM Response to Original message |
8. And for her children traveling with her? |
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kurth_ (395 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. Don't forget she tried to move the Capital of Alaska to Anchorage to shorten her commute! |
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Spiffarino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Not crazy, really |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:52 AM Response to Reply #11 |
147. She didn't try to do that .. |
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kirby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #147 |
150. No, she wanted to move it to Wasilla actually... |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:58 PM Response to Reply #150 |
165. What with the commute... |
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mchill (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:14 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. Ok, I've been doing this all wrong for years |
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kirby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:54 AM Response to Reply #12 |
159. That is why you are not qualified... |
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oldtime dfl_er (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
9. Just charge it to the taxpayers! |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
10. Crook. |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:47 PM Response to Reply #10 |
29. That's an insult to Nixon. |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:43 AM Response to Reply #29 |
42. I know. |
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Tesla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:39 AM Response to Reply #29 |
89. These guys make Nixon look like a novice |
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gauguin57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
13. "Business as Usual" in a "Reformer's" COSTUME. |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
14. Oopsie. Fiscal conservative much? More like a thief and a liar. |
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rucognizant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:11 AM Response to Reply #14 |
80. Is that....... |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
16. Now, I have no problem with her telecommuting all those days. |
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mcg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:57 PM Response to Reply #16 |
34. I was lucky to telecommute at all, it didn't even occur to me ... |
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justaregularperson (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:58 AM Response to Reply #34 |
56. These kinds of bennies are only available to the Elite Caste. Try it, you or I would just get fired. |
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smb (761 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:17 AM Response to Reply #56 |
138. Fired? |
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debunkthelies (290 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
17. What do you get? |
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MetaTrope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
19. Sarah Palin: The electoral gift that keeps on getting |
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Tutonic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
20. She sounds like white trash. |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:27 PM Response to Reply #20 |
173. That's because she is white trash |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
21. Call me a pessimist... |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:22 AM Response to Reply #21 |
37. They've accepted her as their patron saint... no questions asked. |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
22. Isn't this fraud, i.e. a criminal act with an actual penalty? |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:36 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Actually it's not |
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JimDandy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:04 AM Response to Reply #24 |
35. Her predecessor's plane was legal, also. |
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cmd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:25 AM Response to Reply #35 |
74. BINGO - Perception is what matters |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:52 AM Response to Reply #35 |
158. DING DING DING! JimDandy, you're our grand prize winner! |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 05:38 AM Response to Reply #35 |
182. While what you say is true |
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JimDandy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 12:55 PM Response to Reply #182 |
186. Totally understand. It was just a perfect post to use to segue into my point. |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 08:49 PM Response to Reply #186 |
193. NP |
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justaregularperson (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:56 AM Response to Reply #24 |
54. It seems to be a legal loophole for the elite "caste". Try to do this as a "normal" govt worker. |
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minnesota_liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:34 AM Response to Reply #22 |
76. Alaska would never admit it |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
23. That is Called GRAND LARCENY! |
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lifesbeautifulmagic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
25. isn't this against the law? |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
117. No. Please read the post it isn't illegal it is permitted |
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truthisfreedom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
26. This is simple... she set herself up with her own personal welfare checks. |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
28. RECOMMENDED!! |
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masonfl (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
30. Read the whole story before ranting |
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Rosa Luxemburg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:07 AM Response to Reply #30 |
36. another Palin supporter? |
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JimDandy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:32 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. It will be gone soon enough, if it keeps this up. |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:59 AM Response to Reply #36 |
118. I doubt they are a Palin supporter. Even though this won't |
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JimDandy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:29 AM Response to Reply #30 |
38. The Wash. Post thought the info was worthy enough for their paper. |
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smb (761 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:01 AM Response to Reply #38 |
119. Headline News |
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Ghost Dog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:59 AM Response to Reply #30 |
44. Yes, WaPo does point to all the excuses that will be made... |
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Roy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:50 AM Response to Reply #30 |
49. Yeah, don't be like the freepers..... |
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justaregularperson (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:54 AM Response to Reply #30 |
53. Yes, it was not illegal, but it does show how the American "Caste" system gives elites special |
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fed_up_mother (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:02 AM Response to Reply #53 |
98. You're right. Not illegal. Her other home was like her vacation home |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:28 AM Response to Reply #30 |
124. Although you don't find it "super" *egregious*, it's unethical and shows her to be a LIAR. |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 12:36 AM Response to Reply #30 |
181. lack of opportunity? |
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TaffyMoon (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:49 PM Response to Original message |
31. Just another greedy run of the mill republican... |
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chupacabranation (430 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
32. Put this in a ObamaComm. |
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windoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Sep-08-08 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
33. The criminals are on the wrong side of the cage |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
39. reapportionment helped her get elected mayor? |
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stark6935 (255 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
41. Change you can put in your pocket. |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
45. This is a BIG deal- Misuse of office |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
46. This is just misc wrongdoings compared to what's formost on the table. |
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burrowowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
48. Fiscal conservative |
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LynnTheDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:21 AM Response to Original message |
50. Wow...a corrupt cheating republican! |
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justaregularperson (153 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:53 AM Response to Original message |
52. Another example of privileges of the "Elite". You and I could never get per deim for a job away from |
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ksimons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:56 AM Response to Original message |
55. Could be something that'll be an IRS tax return issue, no? Regardless of the state's position on it |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:15 AM Response to Original message |
58. k/r |
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Arm Chair Politician (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:17 AM Response to Reply #58 |
59. No wonder she fired the cook - she was never in the governor's mansion to eat - she was at home! n/t |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:11 AM Response to Reply #59 |
122. That was one of the early criticism about her |
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JTFrog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 04:44 AM Response to Original message |
61. All part of the AIP infiltrate a major party plan.... n/t |
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Hubert Flottz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 04:46 AM Response to Original message |
62. She's the first "special needs" VP candidate that I ever ... |
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Princess Turandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:01 AM Response to Original message |
63. The issue here is her being a hypocrite.. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:16 AM Response to Original message |
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Fluffdaddy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:15 AM Response to Reply #64 |
83. WTF? |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:18 AM Response to Original message |
65. Spiro Caribou |
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NeoConsSuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:22 AM Response to Original message |
67. Where is CNN.COM, USATODAY.COM, and MSNBC.COM ? |
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Alexander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 05:54 AM Response to Original message |
69. K&R |
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Voltaire99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:02 AM Response to Original message |
70. Sleazebags know a good thing when they see it. |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:08 AM Response to Original message |
72. Kick and recommended -- very important !!!!! |
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fjc (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:13 AM Response to Original message |
73. Could someone kindly point out the problem here? |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:28 AM Response to Reply #73 |
87. Per Diem is for TRAVEL. She claimed it while at HOME. |
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Gman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #87 |
96. IF YOU WORK OUT OF TOWN AND YOU CHOOSE TO GO HOME |
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fed_up_mother (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:04 AM Response to Reply #96 |
99. Loophole. The governor's "mansion" was her home. |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:04 AM Response to Reply #96 |
120. Er, yeah it does. My technicians when in the field for work were |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #96 |
160. Nobody would object for a transportation expense |
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fjc (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:08 AM Response to Reply #87 |
100. Oh. Thanks. I'd get fired on the spot for that little trick. |
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ramapo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
75. Oh my.... |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
78. I think that this has no legs. |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:16 AM Response to Reply #78 |
84. Well, you don't have a vested interest in this being from Iceland and all. |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:49 AM Response to Reply #84 |
92. Seriously, WTF. |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:56 AM Response to Reply #84 |
95. I just noticed... |
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Yes We Did (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #95 |
134. I would suggest alerting the mods on that behavior. |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:15 AM Response to Reply #134 |
136. Good idea. |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:26 AM Response to Reply #84 |
104. i think everyone in the world has a "vested interest" in this election |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:37 AM Response to Reply #104 |
155. Yes, I do know. That's why I immediately added the "if you're an Icelander" |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:22 PM Response to Reply #155 |
163. Since you apparently put me on ignore, you will not see this |
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DeeDeeNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:44 AM Response to Reply #78 |
91. It could be technically legal but still not right, and everyone knows it |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:51 AM Response to Reply #91 |
94. Yes, but I really don't think it will change a single vote. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:36 AM Response to Reply #94 |
126. It's in her right to say one thing and do another? |
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ExPatLeftist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:00 AM Response to Reply #126 |
131. I am not missing the point at all, and I agree with it. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:03 AM Response to Reply #131 |
132. It's called attacking your opponent's strength, and I agree with the tactic. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:34 AM Response to Reply #78 |
125. No, not "lame"... *unethical*. And it shows her to be a LIAR. (nt) |
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wilt the stilt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:09 AM Response to Original message |
79. this should be fodder for commercials and the networks |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:35 AM Response to Reply #79 |
88. Absolutely. Doesn't matter whether it was "legal" or not |
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moose65 (525 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:27 AM Response to Reply #88 |
105. I agree |
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kmdemqueen (226 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:11 AM Response to Original message |
81. you know |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:17 AM Response to Original message |
85. K&R |
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MindMatter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
86. Soon we will see her come out against these fradulent bills |
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renie408 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
90. We need to keep beating THIS drum. This might have legs with 'regular folks'. n/t |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
93. But she is a Repiggy |
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NOLALady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 07:58 AM Response to Original message |
97. Welfare Queen! |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
101. I love this graphic |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:13 AM Response to Original message |
102. It does take some of the "sheen" off the glittery "reformer" picture the pubs have been painting. |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:33 AM Response to Original message |
106. The other media networks should grade Gibson on his performance. |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
108. "The Queen of Pork" is cooked. |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
109. SO she doesn't go to work where theJOB is AND charges a per diem |
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L. Coyote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:49 AM Response to Reply #109 |
113. YES, getting paid for NOT going to work. Where do we sign up? |
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scarface2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
111. now this is a deal breaker! |
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Zambero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
112. Reformer my ass! |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
115. We're supposed to believe that Palin has "executive experience" but makes 'only' $125k a year? |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
116. Was this illegal or otherwise not permitted? |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:37 AM Response to Reply #116 |
127. Did your coworkers campaign as "reformers" who were serious about not wasting taxpayers' money? (nt) |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:00 PM Response to Reply #127 |
179. I don't see the connection. Legal and allowable is legal |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #179 |
183. Disagree. Voters are turned off by lots of things that are unethical but not illegal. (nt) |
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JeanGrey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 11:07 AM Response to Reply #183 |
184. It won't go anywhere. |
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redqueen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 01:47 PM Response to Reply #184 |
187. You're demonstratably wrong. |
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missingthebigdog (211 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 11:49 AM Response to Reply #179 |
185. It seems that even she knows it looks bad, tried to cover it up- |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:54 AM Response to Reply #116 |
148. We have to find something that she is doing that is illegal. |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:18 PM Response to Reply #116 |
162. It wasn't the right thing to do, and that's enough. |
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downindixie (321 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
123. It looks like the people were paying Palin |
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Juan_de_la_Dem (800 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
128. She's a reformer all right |
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Barrymores Ghost (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
137. I'd say this constitutes fraud and misappropriation of funds. |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:19 AM Response to Original message |
140. This trivia crap doesn't matter... |
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DemsUnited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
142. the other question is, did she declare this money as income on her taxes? |
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Crabby Appleton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:20 AM Response to Reply #142 |
151. No one pays taxes on per diem payments |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
143. Welcome to the Hotel Palin |
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JonLP24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
146. People who vote republican don't pay attention to what is actually going on |
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slypknot (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
149. I've been quiet long enough |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:28 AM Response to Reply #149 |
154. Welcome to DU. This is the place that keeps us all sane! |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #149 |
161. WELCOME TO DU!!! |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
152. Typical hypocritical two-faced Republican asshole - I bet she yells about |
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HEyHEY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
156. These needs to change |
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beac (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
164. It makes me SICK that the lame excuse of 'the previous governor billed more' |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
166. Made the front page of yahoo now |
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whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
167. Sarah Palin reminds me a lot of Spiro T Agnew VP of Richard Nixon |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:08 PM Response to Reply #167 |
171. palin reminds me of george bush-especially his 2000 campaign |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
169. well, let's hope the facts stick-McCain/palin are running a |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
170. Look at Wasilla City Hall,,,But hey! She's got EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE!!!! |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:36 PM Response to Original message |
175. Typical Repug: Rules are for peasant. |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 08:18 PM Response to Reply #175 |
192. No, she deserves the hate. Did you see the letter written about her from the |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
176. she was doing research for ethics reform... |
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merci_me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
178. WOW! Wonder how much Biden is owed |
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Jade Fox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-09-08 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
180. She may be in trouble with the IRS...... |
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ObamanationYes1 (119 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 05:39 PM Response to Reply #180 |
188. Per Diem is not considered income (for IRS) purposes |
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Jade Fox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 07:55 PM Response to Reply #188 |
189. My point was if she got the per diem inappropriately.... |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
190. The article gets soo much better... |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-10-08 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
191. So basically she's a welfare mom. |
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