Palin billed Alaska taxpayers for her husbands dog sledding/snow machine hobby - travel expenses.

[mzmolly]

"The family also charged for flights around the state, including trips to Alaska events such as the start of the Iditarod dog-sled race and the Iron Dog snowmobile race, a contest that Todd Palin won."

WAPO

Part of the reason she was elected (to my understanding) was to confront this kind of corruption.

[BeyondGeography]

1. Alaska is dirty

Spread the word.

[Skwmom]

2. Okay she is experienced - in the ways of Washington.

[tekisui]

13. Change that isn't any different.

[Barack_America]

3. Tsk, tsk. That's certainly not the change we need.

How is that type of crap "reform"?

[lapfog_1]

4. I don't believe that he dogsleds... he only competes in

snow mobile (or snow machine as Sarah calls them) races. Iditarod would be a likely "pass" as it's about the only sporting event in Alaska that is covered by the lower 48 press, her attending that would be akin to a governor here attending a NCAA championship if held in their state. The Iron dog races are another matter, since her husband both competes and wins these races, perhaps the taxpayers shouldn't be picking up the tab.

[mzmolly]

9. I've added "snow machine" to the title.

Thanks. :hi:

[ClayZ]

5. K and R

[justiceischeap]

6. K & R (nt)

[unblock]

7. of course taxpayers should pay for dog sled one!

:rofl:

[MadrasT]

10. "dog sled one"

:rofl:

[quantass]

8. .

[Clio the Leo]

11. are we gonna have to buy Bristol a Wedding present AND a baby shower gift.....

.... or will she go easy on the American people and throw a combined shower?

I'm sayin' thanks but no thanks to the 5pc place setting and the receiving blanket. ;)

[mzmolly]

14. Welcome!

:hi:

[indepat]

12. Gee, does Alaska have unlimited funds in its budget for such as this and no audit?

Is being govenor a license to steal? :shrug: :P