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Originally Posted by solemnclockwork

What do you gain from calling her an lair based on the answer she gave for turning over her job?

I didn't call her a liar. I said IF she is lying about why she is quitting, then she is a liar.

Originally Posted by solemnclockwork

DID she not say she was going to do what's best for Alaska? Everyone is an lair and I hardly think that needs to be said about anyone, to which brings up the point why even point it out? I'm pretty 120% percent sure Obama has lied about several things but I'm not going around and calling him an liar based on it. (though I would say he lied in that regard but in retrospect nothing needs to be said about calling each other lairs)

No, not everyone is a liar. "Everyone does it," is the worst excuse in the book.

Originally Posted by solemnclockwork

"I never believed that I nor anyone else needs a title to do this, to make a difference," she said. "I'm determined to take the right path for Alaska, even though it is unconventional and it's not so comfortable."

“And so as I thought about this announcement that I wouldn't run for re-election and what it means for Alaska, I thought about how much fun some governors have as lame ducks... travel around the state, to the Lower 48 (maybe), overseas on international trade—as so many politicians do. And then I thought—that's what's wrong—many just accept that lame duck status, hit the road, draw the paycheck, and "milk it." I'm not putting Alaska through that—I promised efficiencies and effectiveness! ? That's not how I am wired. I am not wired to operate under the same old "politics as usual." I promised that four years ago—and I meant it.

It's not what is best for Alaska.

I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable.”

There's the whole quote. If you can interpret what she is saying, you deserve a gold star. If "politics as usual" means "fulfilling the promise you made to the people who elected you" then she certainly is not "politics as usual". However, if she is quitting for a personal gain she can't get as the governor of Alaska (like travelling the lower 48 and promoting a book) then she did the greatest disservice to the people of Alaska by running in the first place. Keep in mind, she is NOT a lame duck. She is CHOOSING not to run again. Why? Not only is she choosing not to run again, she is quitting halfway through her term. WHY?

Originally Posted by solemnclockwork

One factor she cited was the media and political attacks on her, and she suggested that her reason for quitting abruptly was to allow the state to move forward under Parnell without distraction, calling this the "right path for Alaska."

What kind of gun was held to her head when she was forced into public office. How long was the knife that was held to her throat by John McCain when he forced her to be his running mate?

If "media and political attacks" are the problem, don't run for office. Obama is attacked for more hours than there are in a day by the right-wing talk show hosts, and I don't see him hanging up his hat.

Originally Posted by solemnclockwork

"For my state and for my family to progress ... I will not seek re-election as governor," she said, voicing confidence that her successor would "continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success."[/i]

Taken form
Palin Quits as Alaska Governor - Political News - FOXNews.com

Her stepping down from office is puzzling, yet I do know the criticism is that she is quitting and letting the people of Alaska down. Point here to make is we really don't know yet the exact reason and even then if she is dead politically. So as it stands right know there is really no reason not to take her word for it. Here's another point for you. If all the negatives where affecting her then it is good that she step out of the way, if she wants to run for president then it is good for here to step out of the way so she can focus on that and let someone else be able to devout themselves to Alaska. Take what you want for how she decided to do it. To add I do not think anyone that volunteered for her and even her expected this.

Umm, I don't think quoting something qualifies you to disparage someone. So with that out of the way.



You should know very well that she has been going through cases of "ethics violations" for a good time while costing a good penny.

Regardless of that, how is "commented on someone else" an excuse? There still your words.

I am not sure what you mean by the last sentence, but innocent people do not resign. Innocent politicians do not quit. Even if she had said she wants to spend more time with her growing family, that would have made more sense to me than the speech she gave today.