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Palin Abused Powers

by Lodgemannered, Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 09:02:15 PM EST

msnbc.com: BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power in firing official, legislative panel rules

http://breakingnews.msnbc.com

Tags: Sarah Palin Troopergate (all tags)

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Why are all of the other networks except CNN reporting that Palin "UNLAWFULLY" abused her power??

by vermillion on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 09:12:38 PM EST

Doesn't look like the conclusion argees with that (none / 0)

Uunlawful

Sounds like they conclude no actual laws were broken, but she did abuse her office...

On Nov 4th, we elected "the smart guy" and the world celebrated!

by WashStateBlue on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 09:20:38 PM EST
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Re: Doesn't look like the conclusion argees with t (none / 0)

Here's the unlawful thing: she violated the Ethics Act by not stopping Todd from using the office and authority of the Governor to put "impermissible pressure" on a bunch of subordinates, in the interest of pursuing a personal matter. From what I understand, this is a real law, whose violation carries something resembling teeth.

When I grow up, I want to be a superdelegate!

by robitude on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 09:47:46 PM EST
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CNN are to my mind the most spineless oreganization braodcasting today.
Last night Blitzer was talking to a former Palin aide in Alaska and one of the things he said to her was.. " Gov.Palin has been causing quite a stir on the campaign trial by whooping the crowds in such a frenzied state that some people have been seen and heard saying things ,which "some might say " were hateful and inciteful" He actually said that "some might say" that yelling "kill him" and "die Obama" was hateful and inciting violence "Some might say that?? WWWHAT??!
What a wet station that is and Blitzer in particular is without backbone.

by Lodgemannered on Sat Oct 11, 2008 at 09:13:31 AM EST
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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/1 0/politics/main4514596.shtml?tag=topStor y;topStoryHeadline

"Investigator Stephen Branchflower, in a report by a bipartisan panel that investigated the matter, found Palin in violation of a state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain."

A law is a law, correct? What am I missing?

by vermillion on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 09:28:49 PM EST

What about the children? (none / 0)

I thought the Palin's claimed that Todd was taking care of the kids while his wife played Governor. If, prior to the McCain Vice Presidency bonanza, Todd spent half of his time in the Governor's office (per the report), who was taking care of the kiddies? No wonder Palin has a son who was involved in vandalism and a pregnant, under-age daughter.

by zenful6219 on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 10:13:26 PM EST

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http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/10/p alin.investigation/index.html

"Gov. Palin knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda," the report states.

"her efforts to get Wooten fired broke a state ethics law that bars public officials from pursuing personal interest through official action."

Yes, CNN seems to have corrected their initial report on this matter.

SHE BROKE A STATE LAW AND VIOLATED THE PUBLIC TRUST!

She is a vindictive, spiteful, vixen.....

by vermillion on Fri Oct 10, 2008 at 10:41:37 PM EST

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