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myLot reputation of 65/100. anniepa (9258)   ranked 378 out of 6,385 in politics5 months ago

Sorry, guys, I guess my Palin obsession is really in high gear today. It must be the gloomy, rainy weather here bringing out the worst in me...lol! Just kidding, but I recall that as soon as Palin had announced that she'd be stepping down as Governor of Alaska it was posted here that she'd be speaking at this huge conservative event at the Reagan Library in California. Reportedly tickets were selling "like hotcakes" or whatever they said. However, read this from the link provided below the excerpt:

It's been written about as a given, and a logical step for Palin: A speech at the Reagan library.
But Jonathan Martin suggested recently it wasn't a sure thing, and sure enough, the latest statement pops up on Palin's Facebook page:

As repeatedly stated to several in the media over the last week, former Governor Sarah Palin is not committed to attend the Simi Valley Republican Women’s event at the Reagan Library and in fact is not attending the event. Neither the Governor’s state staff nor SarahPAC has ever committed to attending this event or speaking at this event, and even requested that the Governor's name be removed from the invitation several weeks ago. The Governor has other work and commitments to take care of at that time. She looks forward to visiting her friends in California soon.
All event requests must be confirmed with Meghan Stapleton of SarahPAC. Additionally, all invitations bearing the Governor’s name must be approved by her attorney before proceeding.

Thank you.
Meghan Stapleton


http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0709/Palin_wont_attend_Reagan_library_event.html

I'm not sure if she really didn't ever intend to speak at this even or if she backed out for some reason. Maybe they even "disinvited" her, who knows! Could it have something to do with this new NBC/WSJ poll which shows a whopping 67% - that's tewo-thirds - of all Americans don't want her EVER to be President?

http://www.uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=100016.0

Also, what do you think about Palin's alleged interest in taking on Rush Limbaugh and other right-wing radio hosts? I understand Clear Channel has already said "Thanks but no thanks..."

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/blog/Fates_Fortunes/20621-Syndicating_Sarah_Palin_Part_2_The_Next_Rush_Limbaugh_.php

Any comments?

Annie

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 80/100. Rollo1 (1613)   ranked 81 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

You really got it bad, Annie. I get updates from her Facebook page and I didn't give this a second glance. It's of little importance whether she speaks at a conference or not, isn't it? If she had to ask them to take her name off the invitation then it's unlikely they disinvited her.

I am sure that many people at the event aren't anyone's presidential picks, so that has little to do with it.

If she wants to go on the radio, so be it. But so far it's not happening according to her Facebook page:

"Radio might be in former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s plans, but her attorney says a decision hasn’t been made. Robert Barnett disputes reports members of Palin's team have been testing the waters to gauge syndicators’ interest.

Barnett says, “Many individuals and entities have expressed strong interest in Governor Palin. To date, she has not spoken with any of them, negotiated with any of them or made deals with any of them.”

Industry sources told Inside Radio this week people representing the 2008 Republican Vice Presidential candidate were making informal, preliminary overtures to radio networks. But Barnett insists no such talks have begun. "All of that is in the future," he says."

If you really want to keep up with Sarah, you can join her Facebook page here:

http://www.facebook.com/sarahpalin?ref=nf#/sarahpalin?v=wall&viewas=650570938&ref=nf

It was very exciting there a few weeks ago when it was still being spammed by haters. They really had fun for a while spewing foul language and acting moronic, but that's all sort of died down now. They don't butt in and leave nasty comments as much as they used to. Guess the fun went out of it for them and they went off to pull the wings off some flies or something.

But, if you join you'll get these updates all the time, right from Palin and you won't have to wait for the mainstream media or some blog to skew it, I mean report on it.

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2. myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9040)   ranked 174 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

My opinion...saying that she will be speaking at the Simi Valley Republican Women’s event at the Reagan Library sounded good while Palin was still in office but, now that she's out, maybe campaigning for all those good Republicans has lost it's charm when compared to other income producing ventures. After all SaraPAC can continue to raise money while she does other things...like a book tour. I didn't know about the radio gig...I can't imagine that being a success considering that she normally talks in circles.


myLot reputation of 51/100. Taskr36 (4628)   ranked 395 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Well she never said she'd speak there in the first place so it doesn't really matter how it would have sounded.


myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9040)   ranked 174 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Did I say she did?


myLot reputation of 51/100. Taskr36 (4628)   ranked 395 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

"Did I say she did?"

That's what it sounded like right here.

"saying that she will be speaking at the Simi Valley Republican Women’s event at the Reagan Library sounded good while Palin was still in office"


myLot reputation of 65/100. anniepa (9258)   ranked 378 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

I THINK someone here had posted that she was going to speak there. I'm not sure if she'd said she'd heard it "from the horse's mouth" but as I recall that was what was implied.
Annie

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3. myLot reputation of 80/100. ZephyrSun (3502)   ranked 93 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

I wonder how many people bought tickets to this event thinking that Palin would be there, I mean we have several people here that I think would travel to California to see her speak. If I "loved" her and thought she was going to be there and wasn't I would want a refund. But, I'm really puzzled about that whole approved by attorney thing. WTF is that about?

I wouldn't listen to Palin or Rush so I hope that they put her on AM if she has be on the radio.


myLot reputation of 51/100. Taskr36 (4628)   ranked 395 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

I think it's just a matter of people assuming she'll be places when she won't It makes perfect sense for her to say such things must be officially approved either through her spokesperson or lawyer. If these people were told by whomever was selling the tickets that she would be there then yes, they should demand their money back. If they just assumed it or read it on a blog, that's their problem.


myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9040)   ranked 174 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Her appearance wasn't assumed or read on a blog. The Republican Women Federated of Simi Valley issued a statement that was published in several newspapers including this article from the San Jose Mercury News.

http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_12821717

"LOS ANGELES—Former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is slated to appear at a Republican gala in suburban Los Angeles next month as she moves to broaden her national influence after stepping down as Alaska governor.

Republican Women Federated of Simi Valley said in a statement Sunday that Palin is scheduled to attend the group's 50th anniversary gala at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Aug. 8.

The disclosure came on the same day that an interview published in The Washington Times revealed that Palin plans to write a book, build a right-of-center coalition and campaign for political candidates from coast to coast—even Democrats who share her views on limited government, national defense and energy independence.

The details were the first to emerge since the Alaska governor announced earlier this month that she plans to resign July 26, a decision that shocked even her closest friends.

Republican Women Federated spokeswoman Pat Saraceno said the invitation-only gala is closed to the media. Several hundred people are expected. The master of ceremonies for the event will be conservative radio talk-show host and filmmaker John Ziegler."


The article ends with

"Saraceno said she respected Palin's right to change her plans at any time. She said in an e-mail that correspondence with the governor's office has been "positive but cautious," but she added, "we know she will come."

So it appears that tickets weren't on sale to the general public but there was communication between Palin's staff and the RWF which generated enough confidence for them to make the announcement. Looks like just another case of her playing rock star.... blink

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4. myLot reputation of 72/100. irishidid (3059)   ranked 1,313 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

This deserves only this one fitting response: "So?"

Annie, give me your home address and I'll knit you a Sarah Palin pillow to keep and cuddle for your obsession. wublol


myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9040)   ranked 174 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Now Irish, you have to be fair. If you're going to be knitting pillows you're going to have to knit a Birth Certificate pillow for Rose. rolleyes


myLot reputation of 72/100. irishidid (3059)   ranked 1,313 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

That might have to be done in cross-stitch. lol


myLot reputation of 80/100. ZephyrSun (3502)   ranked 93 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

You might have to find a way to mass produce those BC pillows because I could name a lot here that would like one too lol


myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9040)   ranked 174 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Can I have a "Just the facts Ma'am" shawl? I like wrapping myself up in that and sometimes my hubby sets the A/C too low so I get chilly. happy


myLot reputation of 72/100. irishidid (3059)   ranked 1,313 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Will do. Just ignore the "made in China" sticker. lol


myLot reputation of 79/100. spalladino (9040)   ranked 174 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

You're in China???? confused

LMAO!!


myLot reputation of 72/100. irishidid (3059)   ranked 1,313 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Not me! The sweat shop. rasp


myLot reputation of 65/100. anniepa (9258)   ranked 378 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Irish, if it's not made personally by your loving hands I don't want it...lol!
Annie

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5. myLot reputation of 90/100. crysontherocks77 (534)   ranked 30 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

I think that its a given that palin has put off some govenor duties where as she isn't govenor of alaska anymore. I think that a lot of people were very proud of her standing up and taking her place like she did with the elections but after the first debate she had with the other vps there was just not many people convinced that she could handle the job and the criticism that comes with the job. Palin got a lot of grief because of her daughter having a baby and being under age 18. The fact that she was standing up and saying that she was not going to let a baby die because her daughter was with a guy. A mother knows a lot more of what to do in a situation than most would give her credit for. I admired her for stepping up to the plate. I liked Hillary Clinton and voted for Obama just because I didn't want a republican president back in office. I strongly disagreed with both sides but felt one had better handle over americas situation than the other did. I think Palin might have felt that she would have to many unanswered questions and so to cover her a******** she decided that it wouldn't be agood idea. Sometimes a woman has to protect herself and her family and the job that she does before answering to the media.Her family and other concerns were her top priority according to what you are sayin.

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6. myLot reputation of 38/100. piasabird (1492)   ranked 2,219 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago



You do seem a tad bit obsessed with Sarah Palin. wub


myLot reputation of 72/100. irishidid (3059)   ranked 1,313 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

See my response above thumbup

Knitting as fast as I can!!! lol


myLot reputation of 51/100. Taskr36 (4628)   ranked 395 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

That's putting it lightly...

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7. myLot reputation of 46/100. iriscot (739)   ranked 567 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

Flippety Flop to the candy shop to get a stick of candy.... Sarah fell down and her polls are way down down down... and you can finish it any way you want....

Yep.. She was going to be the guest speaker but "you betcha" she's not even going now!


myLot reputation of 65/100. anniepa (9258)   ranked 378 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

I guess IF she said she'd be there they didn't catch the wink.
Annie

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8. myLot reputation of 83/100. jb78000 (1751)   ranked 190 out of 6,385 in politics   5 months ago

annie, sorry, this is an intervention. yep, palin is a twerp. but i'd like you to join in arguments that don't refer to palin. we need you.


myLot reputation of 65/100. anniepa (9258)   ranked 378 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

Where am I needed? Just let me know and I'm there!
Annie


myLot reputation of 83/100. jb78000 (1751)   ranked 190 out of 6,385 in politics  5 months ago

will dohappy i know that comment was abrupt but i've got to the point where i feel like throttling the posters every time i see more obama or palin discussions (or in certain cases 'discussions'...) jb

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