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[mellaw6565]

Interesting that CNN’s Cafferty File just announced that they have received more than 30,000 emails since Palin’s selection – MORE than Hurricane Katrina. The emails are apparently all over the board – much like this blog.

CNN also confirmed that it is her PRIVATE attorney who has been granted $95,000 in government money to defend her actions in the Trooper scandal. Also, they confirmed her husband’s membership in the AIP.

I suspect that many other rumors about her will be confirmed in the next few days. CNN reminded me that there has not been a change in the VP pick post-convention since Hubert Humphrey had to dump Eagleton in ’72.

For now, I’m going to watch her tonite and see what she has to say and how she says it. It should be quite interesting.

[cjboffoli]

Well maybe it is time we abolish party affiliations or at the very least a solely get rid of the horrible two-party system. The only use these labels seem to have is to limit choice. Imagine a world devoid of huge political parties and their money machines where one can vote for a candidate on their merits alone.

[Tonya42]

Lordy Lordy Lordy –

New Resident, please stop belittling yourself, you have the patience of a saint. You never quit and you are honest and conduct yourself (your responses) with integrity.You have an open mind. You stand out.

“Acemotel- So in effect the Republicans will be nominating this eminently unqualified woman to the PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES “

Actually as far as her experience Alaska is the first line of defense in our missile interceptor defense system.

The 49th Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard is the unit that protects the entire nation (REPEAT ENTIRE NATION) from ballistic missile attacks. It’s on permanent active duty, 24 hours a day, unlike other Guard units, which means that Palin has unique experience among governors.

Palin is regularly briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counterterrorism.

She’s also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security’s counterterrorism plans.

Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country’s defense. Given Alaska’s proximity to Russia and the presence of Fort Greely, the home base of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, there’s no doubt she has security clearances we don’t even know about.

Yes please, let’s make this about her experience!

She has more executive experience than the Dem ticket combined so please, let’s keep going down this road:)

JoB “New Resident..

Obama was nominated after 20+ years of public service.. first as an organizer, then as a state legislator and last as US senator.”

Obama was a junior Senator from a state for about sixteen or seventeen months before he decided he was experienced enough to be president. Sarah Palin has been the Chief Executive of a state for nearly two years… before running as Vice President.

“Villagegreen “However, can someone please explain to me why you believe Sarah Palin is qualified to be President of the United States”

Hello Villagegreen – I think I have answered this with my comments above but safe to say I’d rather have her in the top position over Biden who has been consistantly wrong on most everything.

JenV “BTW, I would rather live in a DEMOCRATIC society than your Republican “utopia” any day of the week.”

My dear you live constitutional Republic. Do you understand this?

JanS “Please…some concrete examples? That a pretty general statement.” JanS – Google is your friend. If you are unable to find some instances then I will assist you.

“JoB “Tonya42 is that egg on your face?”

No but I see a few feathers sticking out of your mouth, is it crow?

:)

[JoB]

JenV..

i got distracted.

i can think of little more dangerous than arbitrarily banning books…

i bet the subject never came up after she forced the librarian out… after all.. it doesn’t have to if the new librarian is compliant. books just disappear from the system or are never ordered…

[JoB]

i think those who elected Joe Lieberman with one party affiliation have a right to be upset when he changes it…

Looks to me like Joe Lieberman will follow any horse he thinks can get him closer to the white house.

i think he backed the wrong horse for all of the wrong reasons…

but time will tell.

[FoxyDiamond]

First welcome to West Seattle yonalamamona!!! I have heard great things about Lien, however, much like yourself I need to have a vet who has a variety of hours available. Because of that I choose West Seattle Animal Clinic, below Jefferson Square on Alaska. They are open 7 days a week with early & late hours. I have reccomended several friends who are all pleased with the care their animals are receiving. I have been taking my dog kids to them for 15 years now. In that time, they have seen 4 of my brood. Holding my hands throught the sad times putting the love of my life Tess to sleep last year after nearly 17 years on this earth! I ADORE both Nesa & Travis (Dr. Quincy & Dr. Robertson) they are both the kind of doctors who clearly l o v e animals and drop right down on the floor to share snuggles & kisses! I have a 5year old Border/Aussie mix who was very badly abused & Nesa is practically a cheerleader for Lulu, championing every small stride she has made in the 4+ years we have been together! This year I rescued a Catahoula pup and Nesa brought tears to my eyes when upon first meeting her she exclaimed She reminds me of TESS! I live close by so the “girls” & I will often just swing in for a cookie & to say hi to the staff, which are also very friendly!!! That way they think of the office as a cookie store rather then the evil vet’s office. Best of luck to you & yours!

[cjboffoli]

villagegreen: That’s an interesting point. I’ve only had good experiences at Mashiko. The sushi omakase is incredible. But when I talked it up to a good friend who loves food he went (twice) and hated it. When we talked about it what I distilled was that he perceived a lot of attitude from the chef that soured the experience. So I suppose that for many the decor and the skill of the staff factor in to their reviews.

I had way too much unnecessary attitude from the proprietor of Elemental at Gasworks to ever consider going back there (but probably I can justify this because the food wasn’t very interesting).

On the other hand, I can think of a few restaurants in Seattle with stunning interiors but totally banal food. And isn’t it the food that really matters? I never really had a problem with the dim interior of Lampreia. I was just always grateful that it wasn’t ridiculously crowded and loud and that the food was always excellent.

[Jenny]

So let me get this straight. NR is lambasting Obama for his support of the Akaka bill because it doesn’t promote unity? And yet Sarah Palin supported Alaska seceding from the US. How can we believe that the GOP ticket is country-first when she doesn’t love this country enough to want to stay in it?

I don’t know much about the AIP, but it seems your “facts” are, as they say, wildly exaggerated:

The chairwoman of an Alaskan political party that advocates a vote on the state’s secession from the union said Tuesday that she had been mistaken when she said Gov. Sarah Palin was a member of the group.

…

On Tuesday night, Ms. Clark said that her initial statement was incorrect and had been based on erroneous information provided by another member of the party whom she declined to identify.

…

After checking the party’s archives, Ms. Clark said that she could find no documentation that Governor Palin had been a member of the party. She said Ms. Palin attended the party’s 1994 and 2006 conventions and provided a video-taped address as governor to the 2008 convention.

Ms. Clark said that Ms. Palin’s husband, Todd, was a former member of the party.

Here’s Governor Palin’s shockingly friendly taped address to the 2008 AIP convention.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwvPNXYrIyI

[marianne]

That is a nice idea. I will try to stop by afer work that day to meet Gibs’N.

[Jenny]

Heh, came across this item from littlegreenfootballs (a fellow right-winger who’s not afraid of rationality & science) regarding Palin’s statements on creationism & how she has governed WRT social issues generally:

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/31135_Palin_Has_Not_Pushed_Creationism_As_Governor

[JenV]

Lieberman completely changed his political affiliation…how is that not turn coat? and if people are going to use the word flip-flop for one political party- they need to suck it up and realize it will be used for both. It is more a buzz word, lately- but effective. I have ZERO respect for Lieberman…

[JenV]

and here is more on that story…seems clear that she really respects personal freedom and freedom of speech…yeah, right.

The New York Times has further information on this issue today, including the news that Palin FIRED the Wasilla librarian:

“Shortly after becoming mayor, former city officials and Wasilla residents said, Ms. Palin approached the town librarian about the possibility of banning some books, though she never followed through and it was unclear which books or passages were in question.

Ann Kilkenny, a Democrat who said she attended every City Council meeting in Ms. Palin’s first year in office, said Ms. Palin brought up the idea of banning some books at one meeting. “They were somehow morally or socially objectionable to her,” Ms. Kilkenny said.

The librarian, Mary Ellen Emmons, pledged to “resist all efforts at censorship,” Ms. Kilkenny recalled. Ms. Palin fired Ms. Emmons shortly after taking office but changed course after residents made a strong show of support. Ms. Emmons, who left her job and Wasilla a couple of years later, declined to comment for this article.

In 1996, Ms. Palin suggested to the local paper, The Frontiersman, that the conversations about banning books were “rhetorical.”

Ms. Emmons was not the only employee to leave. During her campaign, Ms. Palin appealed to voters who felt that city employees under Mr. Stein, who was not from Wasilla and had earned a degree in public administration at the University of Oregon, had been unresponsive and rigid regarding a new comprehensive development plan. In turn, some city employees expressed support for Mr. Stein in a campaign advertisement.

Once in office, Ms. Palin asked many of Mr. Stein’s backers to resign — something virtually unheard of in Wasilla in past elections. The public works director, city planner, museum director and others were forced out. The police chief, Irl Stambaugh, was later fired outright.”

[Jenny]

Re Palin & the Religious Right: As an atheist, I agree that her religious heritage is troubling. For example her answer to a question in the Gov. debate that we should “teach all theories” regarding evolution vs. intelligent design really grates at me. However, she later said she didn’t want ID added to the curriculum, and once in office she’s had ample opportunity to push the issue and she never touched it.

As for abortion: Hey, lots of people are pro-life. She’s pro-life. I’m moderately pro-life – I think personhood can’t be said to begin at least until the brain exists (8 wks), and after that point we can’t let ourselves fall into into the mode of judging whether the baby’s thoughts are sophisticated enough that they deserve our protection, b/c that way lies the death of the concept of equal protection.

So, to say that her pro-life stance should be offensive to any open-minded woman is a bit much, IMO.

In general, I think her religiosity is tempered by the fact that she’s a Western libertarian style of conservative. Remember, Western conservatives tend to be much more laissez-faire than Southern conservatives. And she’s never DONE anything that I’ve heard of, either as councilmember, mayor, or governor, that makes me think that she isn’t basically laissez-faire on the social issues.

So her religion isn’t a dealbreaker for me, unlike, say, Huckabee. Besides, McCain has already shown that he’s no theocrat: He’s explicitly said that he’s against the anti-gay marriage amendment because federalism trumps his personal views on the issue. He could easily have simply pandered on that issue, but he didn’t. Plus he understands the importance of federalism! Just like Fred Thompson did on the issue, BTW.

[JoB]

I don’t know why this story doesn’t seem to have legs… even here.

i am appalled..

apparently asking questions about two of her staff who were arrested pending felony riot charges is obstructing justice.

[cjboffoli]

About a week after I moved to Seattle I was at a concert with a friend who was a local. As we listened to the musician perform she leaned over and told me to watch the standing ovation that would come at the end of the musician’s set. It didn’t matter that the singer wasn’t all that great. Sure enough, the song ended and everyone was on their feet. My friend told me I had just witnessed my first Seattle Undeserved Standing Ovation.

In the time since, I’ve seen this quite a bit. Not hailing from these parts I’m not sure what’s behind this. Is it about provincialism embracing mediocrity or just representative of the good nature and enthusiasm of Seattlites?

As food and restaurant review sites have proliferated I’ve noticed that it seems common practice for some to rave about restaurants that in reality aren’t all that rave-worthy. I find this unfortunate because honest reviews from fellow diners could potentially have great value in cutting through the hype and identifying culinary gems. On the other hand, the reviewers are all strangers. I don’t know them or their tastes. So then it becomes a game of parsing out what might be behind a good or bad review. And even then, there are infinitely variable factors that weigh on a dining experience on any given night. But more than anything else, Seattle hyperbole usually makes such reviews a devalued currency.

With all that said, it is all the more refreshing to actually discover a restaurant that lives up to its promise. After living in Seattle for almost 4 years and sampling more than my fair share of the local cuisine I can say confidently that my favorite restaurant is Lampreia.

The decor might be unremarkable. The chef may seem overserious and brooding as he peers out over his dining room. The clientele might seem like a taxidermied diorama. But for me no other Seattle restaurant so consistently dazzles. West Seattle native Scott Carsberg is obsessed and it shows. In my experience his cooking is flawless. The food is market fresh. Flavors and textures are sublime. For me it is the touchstone I can always go back to. But I seldom hear the raves for this place that it deserves. It just seems a bit under the radar.

Admittedly, the place is not for everyone. But if you haven’t tried it and you’re into great food you should get yourself over there and do a multi-course.

Note: There is an article in the Seattle Times food section today (9/3) about the fact that Lampreia is moving from its current location on 1st Avenue to a new space several blocks away. The new location probably will not be open until the end of the year. So whether you visit now in the original location or wait, you’re sure to have a memorable experience. The article was interesting for the insight it provided into the chef’s commitment to his restaurant. When Chef Carsberg was adamant about the fact that the new restaurant would NOT have a communal table I wanted to cheer. Or rather, give him a standing ovation.

[Dunno]

Kaddy,

My son attended Arbor Heights, and would go into the YMCA progam right after school. Check with the school or the YMCA. He learned many things from the YMCA instructors. Still loves to play Chess, which he learned from them.

[Bonnie]

Whose fault is it that WS Elementary isn’t meeting the standards? The staff or parent involvement? Obviously you ARE involved but not all parents are involved in their child’s education. Parents need to stay involved to keep those scores up.

[JJetson]

Thanks a lot…in Boston we called them school committee members…my bad! My situation has been rectified but I want to try to understand the system a little better and see what I can do to help. I’ve already contacted the staff at WSE and will be helping out once I get my kids settled. The school is a diamond in the rough but there is a lot of work to be done.

[pam]

Just call the main school district number and ask them to direct you to someone who can tell you what school your child has been assigned to. You could call the schools in the area (Lafayette, Arbor Heights, Roxhill, Schimtz Park, Highland Park) to see if your child is enrolled there but call reasonably early as the offices will be extremely busy today as you can imagine. Secetaries should be answering the phones by 7:30.

[CountingCoup]

NR,

All I am saying is that I do not know all of the aboriginal issues that may be driving this particular bill to afford aboriginal Hawaiians the same sovereignty Alaska’s own Inuits receive and its very apparent you don’t either.

So what is your true mod-us operand’s by bringing up a Hawaiian Bill?

To paint Barack Obama with broad brush that he is not a unit-er?

He’s Unexperienced?

Looking for a chink in the democratic armor?

I am only one of 18 million people he has united, how many have McCain united? How many has Palin united?

I wonder if Sarah Palin could have done all of the community work on the south side of Chicago Barack did?

Do you really think she knows the constitution as well and a Barack who taught constitutional law?

The comparison is laughable and is such a stretch it’s not even measurable.

Don’t blame liberals, progressives, and Barack because your GOP party didn’t properly vet Sarah Palin.

That’s the whole point of this thread isn’t it? Not a Hawaiian Bill…

And its come to my attention Sarah Palin has been on committees to give Alaska sovereignty so they can profit by selling the US oil. hmmmmmmm

“Where Palin’s politics are strongest and

most popular in AK are her anti-federalist positions. She, like many Alaskans, believe in full state sovereignty. This is the most extreme of the states”

It kinda takes the wind out of your sails doesn’t it…

I have a good suspicion that Sarah Palin will be a Democratic gift that keeps giving for quite some time…

[JanS]

NR… after research you are comfortable that he made the right decision? care to share that research?

And…for both Tonya and NR…as a person who posts on these forums, who would like to see a discussion based on opinion, shared facts, and not on personal traits…what the he*l do you have about JoB that you single her out and seem to be in bashing mode about her posts ? It’s more than obvious that it’s become personal for both of you, and it shows to the rest of us, even if you think you’re being impartial. Sometimes we are not what we seem until it’s pointed out. I know she doesn’t need to be defended on here…I’m not doing that. I’m just asking that you give the rest of the posters…and readers and lurkers…a break..OK?

(Sorry, TR, I just had to say it)

[andasai]

After 6-9th grade at an excellent private school on Capital Hill, we’ve made the switch back to public, and so our 10th grader is going to Sealth this year, and hoping to do the IB program in 11-12th grade. We’re excited to be back in the public schools (especially no tuition!), but am wondering what your opinions are about Sealth, academically, socially, as a community & the staff. Our 10th grader is nervous about starting Sealth, but that’s normal when starting any new school. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

You know what, BDG, I am offended that McCain chose Palin. I honestly feel that he made his decision based on her sex and I am insulted that he would think he could get more votes by doing this.

However, after research, I feel good about his decision. I feel that she is qualified and I like that she’s tough. I could do without the hard core religious angle, but, I guess it appeals to the more conservative base of the Republican Party.

Do you realize that Obama still has no clear plan for Iraq? My question would have to be to Democrats: Why Obama? What makes him experienced? And, remember, he’s running for the BIG job.

[Irukandji]

I have a fantastic sitter who is looking to fill half-day Thursday, but in school (Seattle U. Masters Degree Program) other days. I’ve forwarded your post.

[Anonymous]

CountingCoup – No apologies required.

I’m not sure what you are trying to do with your post. Are you insinuating that, unless I am of aboriginal Hawaiian decent, I should not have an opinion on that particular bill?

Are you simply sharing what issues are most important to you?

I have shared my views and important issues time and again on this forum. I ask about that particular bill because it was suggested that, since Obama passed bills in the Senate, that alone was considered proof of more experience than Palin.

I was curious if everyone knew exactly what bills he was passing and what bills he vows to pass once he is elected President.

Not too many people responded, and those who did, yourself included, have insinuated that the bill doesn’t affect them personally and, therefore, is of no concern to them.

The problem I have with this particular bill is that is enforces more diversion within America. I was under the impression that Obama was all about “change” and “unity”. I’m just looking at whether his record backs up what he says because, let’s face it, who really knows what his intentions are… he’s so vague.