I still have my doubts about Palin

[JVS]

There is something very odd about a family that consistently announces advanced pregnancies to the surprise of those around them. Between that, the 5 month mono, the transcontinental labor flight, and a history of using their power to force the hands of government employees (troopergate). There is an enormous credibility gap that leaves me wondering if what they say now is true.

[IndianaGreen]

1. Palin also fired the Wasilla chief of police without cause

Early in her tenure as mayor, the city council threatened to recall her over accusations that she fired the city’s police chief, Irl Stambaugh, and the library director, Mary Ellen Emmons, without warning. She accused them in a letter saying: “I do not feel I have your full support in my efforts to govern the city of Wasilla. Therefore I intend to terminate your employment …” (The Anchorage Daily News, via nexis)

Ultimately, Palin let the library director have her job back; though Stambaugh’s position was not returned. The police chief took the matter to court, where a judge sided with Palin, saying city law allows the mayor to fire the police chief without cause.

When questioned by the Anchorage Daily News at the time, Palin refused to give details on how Stambaugh had not supported her, saying only: ”You know in your heart when someone is supportive of you.”

http://www.washingtonindependent.com/3671/the-reform-candidate

[greguganus]

2. Maybe the chief is the father! n/t

[IndianaGreen]

3. This was when she was mayor

She has a track record of abuse of power.

[BlooInBloo]

4. If nothing else it's nice for everyone to see what kind of world religious whackos want for us.