Palin troopergate lawyer asserts AK legisture does not have authority over AK Executive Branch

[Boz]

Executive privilege, venue shopping of jurisdiction, delaying investigation schedules beyond election, its all in there.

Hers the AK legislature response.

http://media.adn.com/smedia/2008/09/01/13/van-flein-final-response.source.prod_affiliate.7.pdf

[Orangepeel]

1. Just like Bush.

[HereSince1628]

2. My god. Gonzo 's found work as an advisor on her legal team!!????

Hahahahahahahah! And the Alaska Independent Party she so loved wants all public servants to be subject to accountability.

She's outta step with her own past.

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

3. I've heard that song before, just not in a screechy soprano

[last1standing]

4. Again with the "Unitary Executive"!

These people truly believe that they don't have to answer to anyone. They are God's servants so get out of their Damned way!!!

[yourguide]

5. You left out the best part

Her lawyer is essentially an ambulance chaser, not even a partner in the firm

http://www.adn.com/palin/story/512842.html


Van Flein didn't immediately return a call. He handles employment cases and has defended clients against dental, legal and medical malpractice claims. He is with the firm Clapp Peterson Van Flein Tiemessen & Thorsness, which has offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks.

[truthisfreedom]

6. Excellent. I'm really enjoying the way this is playing out so quickly. It's like a freakin' movie.

The hurricane arrives, kills every bit of politicking, and suddenly the MSM is freed up to do their jobs.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

8. Opposite. This signals Palin wants to tie it up in courts, keep it festering and in the news.

Opposite. This signals Palin wants to tie it up in courts, keep it festering and in the news. That is, if she is still VP nominee in three days.

[the Sundance Kid]

7. the Repukes are circling the wagons

too bad the guy she fired was a good cop
and he has evidence

[kestrel91316]

9. She's Dubya v 2.0 in drag.

[Duke Newcombe]

10. "The Legislative Branch has no authority..."--Now, where have I heard that one??

:sarcasm:

[samsingh]

11. they're acting like all repugs