Members of 'Fringe' Alaskan Independence Party Incorrectly Say Palin Was a Member in 90s; McCain Camp and Alaska Division of Elections Deny Charge*

McCain has basically lost control of the Republican Party. The Republican Party has become a stark raving mob under the McCain, Palin’s leadership. Now he is trying to conduct damage control and the mob is resisting his efforts. We are Americans. We need a leader that can stay on course with a steady hand. We need a leader who can motivate us in positive way. We need a leader to unite this nation, to solve our economic issues, and to lead us in a positive way. We definitely don’t need a Vice president that condones and tolerate a radical group that wants to withdraw the State of Alaska from the United States.
Senator McCain has fallen off the path of leadership and honor.

These AIP crackpots have never heard of "Seward's Folly" Aside from Manhattan's purchase with beads, Alaska is actually the only territory that was bought and paid for by the U.S. Government. AIP has no legal claim to any of the lands of Alaska. And, If they don't like it, they can pack their bags and leave.

I never before had reason to question any major candidate’s patriotism, even one whom I disagreed with, but of Governor Palin, I believe this is a legitimate issue.

She has spoken favorably of the goals of the secessionist Alaska Independence Party three times, most recently in 2008. Her husband was a member of the AIP for 7 years until very recently. This is a party whose founder said, "I am an Alaskan, not an American" and whose charter calls for separating from the United States. For a Governor to praise the goals of such a party should raise serious questions about her judgment and her ultimate loyalty to her country (America, not Alaska). Was she angling to be President of Alaska? Don't laugh; the Confederate States of America met extensively in party format before ultimately seceding from the Union. In addition, we share no border with Alaska, "America's only arctic state," as Ms. Palin put it to ABC's Charlie Gibson. Losing 1/5 of America's land mass, and its single largest supplier of oil, should not be taken lightly; thousands of members of the Alaska Independence Party don't.

As for racism, it might be helpful to know where she stands on the issue of whether she believes the world was created about 6,000 years ago, as described in the bible. Aside from being wildly scientific and irrational, such a belief also coincides with a belief that God created all the races in their present “pure” form, instead of all human beings having descended from a common racial ancestor, and then splitting off into the various races we see today. Many people who believe in the literal interpretation of the bible also do not believe the races should co-mingle, as Obama’s parents did, since it is, in their view, against God’s original design. This is directly relevant to Palin’s views on race relations.

If they want their independence I suppose that means they want to turn the land back over to the native people. Right??????

HA!!! You say that their goal is INDEPENDENCE, huh? Yeah, right!!!!

You do that through referedums, not hatred for America garbage. Their founder stated that hell is cold as an ice berg compared to his hatred for the U.S. government.

Their current leader admits that Palin has an open door policy for him and that he has never been denied an opportunity to visit her office.

He also talks about her being their insider and helped to get her elected as mayor and governor.

Go to Salon.com if you want to know the facts.

Lastly, who are they to want to "reclaim the land from the U.S. government. If anything, why don't we give it back the native people of Alaska and not those who invaded the land and displaced or killed the native people of that land?

Palin is pallying around with ALASKA SEPARATIST, Tod Palin. This person would be in heart beat away?
How risky can you get?

When McCain chose Palin to be his VP, he put the county LAST.

Sarah Palin is George Bush with lipstick. She lies, deceives, denies, blames, distorts. Attack your opponent with what you are guilty of. Typical Rovian tactic.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't cast stones.
She was far too cozy with a group that hates America.

I just pulled this answer from the FAQ section of the AIP website. Please NOTICE THE LAST SENTENCE.

Q: Would I lose my U.S. citizenship?

A: Depending on the form of independence, several forms of citizenship would be possible, including the retention of U.S. citizenship or dual citizenship. However, considering the moral, educational, and economic decay of the U.S., Alaskans' who hold themselves to a higher standard might very well decide to at least maintain an arm's length distance from a country in decline.

I see that some of the kool-aid enthusiasts are still flogging that dead horse of Obama's "lack of experience." He has been in the Senate about twice as long as Palin has been governor and during that time he did a lot more actual governmental work than Palin did. Before that, while Palin was a mayor who needed a city manager to govern a town of 6,000 people, Obama was a state senator who represented many multiples of that number. Palin was a member of the PTA while Obama was in the streets showing people how to stand up for their rights and use the government for their own benefit rather than their detriment. McCain, despite all the time he has been a senator, still doesn't know as much about the economy and domestic policy as Obama does,and there is ample evidence that he doesn't know as much about foreign affairs as he thinks he does.

but you see, we don't have to prove sarah was an actual registered member of this group as the game is all about associations now. and what closer association can there be than the one she sleeps in bed with every night??? her husband was a card carrying member of the hate-america, extremist, alaska independence party.

it's FAIR GAME NOW SARAH!

RB posted :

Barrack Obama and John McCain spend their working days as Senators researching, thinking about and voting on issues of national and international issues relevant to our country. Sarah Palin,based in her answers, evidently, has not. She may or may not be a good govenor for her state but she clearly is not ready for the presidency. That she thinks she is, is what truly scares me about her. She said in an interview in that she had no hesitation whatsoever in saying "yes" to John McCain's asking her to be heart beat away from being president. I want someone in who thought long and hard about it. I want someone in office who is confident enough to take charge and scared enough of the potential consequences of his actions that he hires the best people as his advisors and considers all angles before making decisions. Whomever gets into office has a very tough task ahead. I don't envy them.

Barrack Obama is the best of the two choices for president. He is smart, thoughtful, and looks into the future in terms of global warming as well as long term economic and foreign policy impacts. While he is not perfect, he has my vote.

And for the record, I am a woman. I would like to see someday a President and/or a Vice-President who happens to be a woman. But gender will not matter at all after the election, only policy.

Nor should "history" be a reason to put a woman into the V.P. slot. Extremely strong women have run very difficult countries, including Pakistan and Israel. We just have not yet had the right person to run who happens to be a woman. (Hillary was close but had made too many enemies to be electable).

Poor Sarah. The GOP taught her nothing but talking points. Maybe you noticed during her debate how surprised she looked when Biden discussed McCain's issues. She didn't have enough info to even know if Biden was correct. Before she even walked on the convention stage the media was already programmed to be
her enemy, yet the GOP would not even let her engage. When they finally did let her talk to the media, it wasn't a gentle push into right wing media to get her feet wet, - no, it was right on to Charlie Gibson and Kaitie Couric. That way the GOP could continue to complain abt how badly the media treats poor Sarah. Then, what do they do - well, listen to her now, spouting all her vitriol against Obama. You think this wasn't planned by the Republicans? They didn't pick a real woman capable of handling this job because a real candidate wouldn't put up with this b.s. Did you see her with McCain during the Couric interview? He's shushing her and talking over her like the old man he is. He treats her like his prize fight dog. She thinks she's on the way to becoming a big deal V.P. and on the way to Pres in 2012, when in fact, she'll be on her way to Alaska, the land she really loves, after they lose. In the event this R. strategy works.....well, gosh darn, I'll betcha Granpa John will be darn glad she has so many kids 'cuz that'll keep her out of gov't business where she clearly doesn't belong.

NOTICE: SARAH PALIN NEVER DENIES BEING A MEMBER OF SECESSIONIST AIP; AND NO ONE MENTIONS TODD PALIN, HER HUSBAND, WAS A MEMBER OF SECESSIONIST AIP -- STILL LETTING OTHERS IN MCCAIN CAMPAIGN LIE FOR HER -- GOTTA LOVE IT --AND BY THE WAY, NO ONE CAN ERASE HER VIDEOTAPE SUPPORT OF SECESSIONIST AIP THAT IS LISTED IN THE ARTICLE.....HHHMMMMMM.

Biden's Son, Brother Named in Two Suits

....in part
"A son and a brother of Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.) are accused in two lawsuits of defrauding a former business partner and an investor of millions of dollars in a hedge fund deal that went sour, court records show."
....more

By Kimberly Kindy and Joe Stephens
Washington Post Staff Writers
Sunday, August 24, 2008; Page A09

Now, are all you folks really wanting to rumble?
Aug 2008 vs 1994

Just proves she really CAN work across party lines.

This blogs also proves to me that "O" is scared to death of her on the ticket. Watch the polls in the next weeks. A surprise is coming and it may just be a early snowstorm but we shall see.

CHANGE YOU WON'T REGRET!!

Obama is going to play this ace card a week or two before the election, while McCain will resort to outright made-up lies. Mark m words.

If the McCain/Palin campaign is really going to play dirty with Ayers and Wright, then I think the Obama folks need to pick this one up and run with it. An ad showing a clip of her video address interspersed with some of the the leader's quotes would be appropriate. Right now the Obama campaign seems to be fighting back with the Keating 5 stuff, but it doesn't pack the same emotional/psychological punch as the accusations that Palin et. al. are making. A juxtaposition of Palin's close association (if not membership) with a group of successionist radicals plus a reminder of McCain's participation in the S&L scandal might do it.

In observing Palin's body language closely when with McCain (and I am a well trained observer) I see that she does not like or care for McCain in the least. He is but a stepping stone for her. Her actions and reactions are rote and simply superficial acts. There is no connection whatsoever from Palin to McCain- he is simply an object to be used for her own advantage. Very, very dangerous to this country.

Jake: You need to do an update on this story especially since Palin likes to make accusations about others associations with terrorists. AIP has a dark shrouded mystery to it including the murder of one of its leaders.
I know I saw it on AE last year-I think it was Cold Case or City Confidential. Please dig deeper. I am also going to dig it up.

you find the goal of the party is to succeed from the union.

thats secede from the union.