211 Responses to Sarah Palin is Stepping Down as Alaska Gov. — Will Not Seek Reelection

1. Eureka Springs July 3rd, 2009 at 12:33 pm «

   Fantastic news for Alaskans.
2. Calvin Jones and the 13th Apostle July 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm «

   Wow!! Why resign though? I can see not running for a 2nd term. But resigning? That doesn’t look good at all. Hell, I can see the Pawlenty or Romney ads already.
3. cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm «

   can not get in to Mudflats – anyone ?

   http://www.themudflats.net
• cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm «

  only thing on Mudflats page –

  hmmmmm – in giant letters
4. Cellar47 July 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 pm «

   Let me know when her mug shot’s posted.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm «

  I had the same reaction. Not that I expect her to be doing ‘biz’ with Levi Johnson’s mom, but this is too strange by half.
5. foothillsmike July 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm «

   Statement she made according to CNN “you are nieve if you don’t see a coordinated national effort picking apart a good point guard”
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:03 pm «

  “you are nieve if you don’t see a coordinated national effort picking apart a good point guard”

  She said that maybe we should drug test her even the Katie Couric interview was better.
6. GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm «

   Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up. What with the great success of my Runner’s World spread it can only be onward and upward.

   -St. Sarah of the Snowmachines
7. ralphbon July 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm «

   ET phone home! (EdwardTeller, that is; our eyes and ears in Wasilla.)
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm «

  He’s on the last thread.
• Jane Hamsher July 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm «

  Yeah ET, definitely phone home.
• nahant July 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm «

  He does have a post up!!
8. macaquerman July 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm «

   Why not? ” I just want a normal, healthy life” and walk.
9. reader July 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm «

   CNN reporting from Alaska reporter that she says she could do more outside of government. Interesting quotes, some paranoia, and talk of Senate race coming up. That was my first thought … former governor + possible senate seat = getting out of Alaska before they eat her alive AND position to run for President!!!!

   YEE Haw!!!!

   CNN has tape now! Very rehearsed.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm «

  …she says she could do more outside of government…

  Yeh, I bet. Remember Jesus Camp? Joel’s Army?

  Apocalypse Now!
10. earlofhuntingdon July 3rd, 2009 at 12:46 pm «

    Is Ms. Palin seeking to avoid public responsibility – and forced disclosures – so that she can spend the next three and a half years running for the White House? Or has something indelicate squirmed out from under the governor’s rug?
11. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 pm «

    I smells a rat.
12. foothillsmike July 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm «

    Sounds like the recent reports from the McShame campaign got under skin.
13. nahant July 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm «

    She is such a Twerp! Reminds me of the Scarecrow who is looking for a brain!!
    She must of gotten word from one of her Dinosaur friends it was time to step down!!
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm «

  “scarecrow”
• nahant July 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm «

  Thanks Raven missed that!!
  She is still a Twerp!!
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:54 pm «

  Scarecrow and Egregious are often used in multiple contexts!
14. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm «

    She’s on the news talking about the troops, rat fo sho.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm «

  Someone on the inside of her organization finked? Could be even ET and the Alaska bloggers have no idea why so this must have been secret dirt.
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm «

  She was proly bangin her almost son-in-law.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm «

  Brain Bleach warning next time I look at her and don’t see a GILF I see crazy Malkin level crazy and that just kills it before it even starts.
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm «

  So maybe it’s for real this time…she really does want to spend more time with her “family.”
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm «

  If I wasn’t reading “Nixonland” I might think you were right. This bitch “has only just begun”.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm «

  Yeah, she’s a real Karen Carpenter all right.
15. ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm «

    Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has told associates that she will not seek re-election next year, freeing her to pursue a White House bid in 2012, according to two GOP sources.

    By not running for re-election, Palin liberates herself from the political constraints that come with running for president while still in elected office.

    GOP spin without being in office how will she make news? She is not wealthy selling her office to the oil and mining companies in Alaska was her best bet to fundraise.
    Fox News isn’t even backing the Tea Baggers her people anymore I smell Mitt or is that Jeb?
• Bruce H. Vail July 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm «

  She can’t make any money selling the Alaska government to the oil and mining interests. They bought the whole thing years ago – on the cheap.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:48 pm «

  She can make sure environmental laws are not enforced at the state level that could save them millions.
16. Quebecois July 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm «

    Will she be flying incognito to Argentina?
17. Jo Fish July 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm «

    Governor GILF Gone? Gracious!
18. foothillsmike July 3rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm «

    There is a lot of hostility in her voice.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm «

  Interesting observation.

  Wow, is this some new Republican Governors Reality Show?
  Last week Sanford weirdness.
  This week Palin weirdness… or, more accurately, additional Palin weirdness.

  The meme about wanting to run for Pres doesn’t make any sense with a sudden announcement to resign the day before 4th of July. Not even in bizarroWorld.
19. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm «

    She’s just babbling.
20. wmd1961 July 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 pm «

    WTF?

    Finishing her term makes a lot more sense. This is just bizarre.
21. Eureka Springs July 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 pm «

    Probably has to do with money, neocon finishing school, and checking off a few more foreign countries on her passport.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm «

  She went to Newt’s school for GOP candidates already where they taught her how to handle the Media didn’t you see how well she did in that Katie Couric interview?/s
• Waccamaw July 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm «

  And a daily slot on faux news. ;-(
22. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm «

    The Lt Gov looks forward to what God is going to bring forth through her. I’m dyin over here.
23. beth meacham July 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 pm «

    That woman was on speed. I really have never heard a politician babble like that.
24. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm «

    What an incoherent mess she is. I was laughing out loud.
25. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm «

    She’s back in the slutty red heels.

    CNN dude observes that she was “rambling and incoherent”. Now that is news!
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm «

  “rambling and incoherent”.

  By our standards or hers?
26. bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm «

    Have Paylin and Gov. FathersDay been seen together at all the Repub events they’ve attended over the years with taxpayers paying for their travel?

    Sounds like the aspens are turning early this year, at least in Alaska.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 pm «

  Sounds like the aspens are turning early this year, at least in Alaska.

  Still chortling…
27. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 pm «

    ET showed up in emptywheel’s thread below. specualtion about a looming indictment.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm «

  Ha ha /nelson
28. reader July 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 pm «

    Maybe Palin got Sanford’s marching orders by mistake …. ?
29. perris July 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 pm «

    I am thinking this might have something to do with an expose of some sort soon to be revealed about her daughter’s child
30. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm «

    if anybody in Alaska is standing next to a fan, stand clear. the sh*t’s about to hit it.
31. reader July 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 pm «

    She’s getting MORE annoying if that’s even possible, rambling, repetitive, defensive, AND the bit about the troops is just exploitation.
32. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm «

    a bit early for a pre-holiday Friday afternoon news dump, isn’t it?

    (oh, look, Michael Jackson is still deceased!)
33. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm «

    Clearly she is completely out of money and way in debt with legal bills, and her only option is to start sucking on the teet of hyperconservative zealots who want to support her in an Epic Fail bid for the Presidency, starting August 1st.

    Who are her creditors (attorneys)? Are they forcing her to go get a job so she can pay them, or else?
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm «

  No office to sell to raise cash the Corporate wing of the GOP don’t like her its to early for her to tell them I’m your best shot at beating Obama since allot can change in 4 years I think she is done.
  Of course this resignation interview seems to be nailing her coffin extra tight with gutter nails the old steel kind.
34. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm «

    The ducks quacking in the background, while she was talking about not wanting to be a lame duck, was a stroke of genius, or not.
35. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm «

    She’s going to “effect positive change from outside government”.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm «

  I would venture to say that by the very act of leaving the government, she is already effecting positive change.
36. Eureka Springs July 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm «

    What pills (with serious speech impediment side effects) do these GOpers take?
37. GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 1:03 pm «

    I am wondering if Steve Schmidt has upped the anti after Palin struck back at him. If he’s a Rove acolyte he’s got the goods and the will to hit the plunger on this sociopath.

    -G
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm «

  Excellent observation. That would explain her horrendous performance today. (can’t see it…just from reports here). She’s a not-ready-for-primetime player, and if she’s rattled….whoa boy, look out. She’s got nuthin if she has to go off-script.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm «

  Ooooooooh… that would be an interesting twist.
  What would it signify about Scheuenemann, one wonders…?
38. bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:03 pm «

    Perhaps she wants to catch up on her reading?
• leftdcin72 July 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm «

  no she wants to spend more quality time with Bill Clinton
39. Hugh July 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm «

    By not running for re-election, Palin liberates herself from the political constraints that come with running for president while still in elected office.

    Yes, I can understand this. Look, for example, how constrained Senators Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Governor Bill Richardson were when they ran for President. I mean they could barely get out of the office.
40. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 pm «

    Blaming on the thing using Trig’s likeness. What weak shit.
41. snoboysdrift July 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm «

    A mirror left Karl Rove working on repug governors? Maybe Elliot
    and Rahm working out?
42. wmd1961 July 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm «

    She’s got 3 weeks to change her mind.

    She’s all mavericky in this decision.

    “no more politics as usual” quack quack.
43. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm «

    I’m still stuck on the image of the “point guard” in the red pumps, taking it hard to the lane.
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm «

  give and go
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm «

  nothing but nyet
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 pm «

  stringgggg music
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm «

  run ‘n gun offense, in reverse sequence
44. GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm «

    Cut and Run Palin.

    -G
45. perris July 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm «

    is there a link to her announcement?

    I would love to see it
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 pm «

  I’m sure CNN will stream it.
46. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:08 pm «

    Are there compromising pictures of her with Joe The Plumber and Jeff Gannon, and a moose?
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm «

  Don’t think she’s Jeff’s type.
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm «

  No self respecting Moose would. . .
47. Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm «

    This could be in part timed to whip up the wingnuts over the 4th weekend. Glenn Beck has been even more seditious and tea-party-y than usual lately. Lots of anti-gay violence under cover of law lately. Be careful out there.
48. Waccamaw July 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 pm «

    What the ??????????? Just turned on the idjit box…..back to read the thread and hope y’all have the background.
    bbl
49. bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 pm «

    Point guard?

    For who? The International Pygmy team?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy
50. Zombiebirdhouse July 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 pm «

    Is it true she’s been having an affair with Sanford’s mistress in Argentina?
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm «

  No self respecting Argentinian firecraker would. . .
51. GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 pm «

    Alaska is sooooo damn important that I’m gonna step down.

    What a lunatic. A self absorbed lunatic.

    -G
52. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm «

    I think she said “God gave us gas.”

    Maybe it’s the gas.

    Sarah Palin – The Gift That Keeps On Giving – to John Stewart.
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:13 pm «

  Jumpin Back Lass, It’s the Gas, Gas, Gas….
53. Zombiebirdhouse July 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm «

    WTF!?!?!?
54. tbsa July 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm «

    It’s rich to watch her compalin about the blood sport in politics. She appears exremely stressed out.
55. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm «

    Sarah “I’m gonna take my ball and go home” Palin
56. perris July 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 pm «

    seems this is not news to quite a few people;

    Rumors of an “iceberg scandal” have been circulating.
    Resignation is certainly out of character for Sarah Palin. Senator Mark Begich had a meeting with Sarah Palin two days ago with no mention of her leaving office. Palin’s press secretary, David Murrow had posted on his facebook page Wednesday, “David Murrow is considering life’s ironies.” He was hired less than a month ago. Yesterday he wrote, “There’s gonna be some fireworks this weekend!”

    can someone tell me about the iceberg scandal please?
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 pm «

  can someone tell me about the iceberg scandal please?

  lettuce spray: you have the right romaine silent.
• cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 pm «

  slush funds . . . and there are still various and sundry ethical lapses not yet addressed

  ok, now I’ll go over to the Enquirer
57. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm «

    looks like Alaska is suffering from a mid-term defection.
58. STTPinOhio July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm «

    She’s wanted out of Alaska every since she saw the bright lights and big cities of the lower 48.

    (You know, “Can’t keep ‘em down on the farm…”)

    So, before it gets cold again, she’s out.

    Besides, without the overflowing oil revenues, governin’ is hard.
59. cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm «

    someone said it upthread – how could this be anything but Murkowski’s Senate seat ???
60. ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm «

    Stay down Sarah its to late to shut up to save your career but please think about the kids I think they will all want to be home schooled now.
    I haven’t felt this bad for a GOPers kids since Qualye was VP.
61. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm «

    She Is So Done.

    This speech is unlistenable.

    What medication is she on?

    You’d need cocaine to come down from this high.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm «

  Promise….?
62. macaquerman July 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 pm «

    Compromise candidate for Honduran presidency?
63. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 pm «

    “The Federalists protect states rights”.
64. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm «

    “Holding a fish”!
65. BooRadley July 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm «

    I lifted ET’s comment from ew’s thread:

    EdwardTeller July 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 pm 36In response to punaise @ 30 (show text)
    The AK bloggers’ speculation is that there is an indictment looming. Apparently, even though a lot of reporters are hanging out, she refused to take any questions.

    Two weeks, then Lt Guv Sean Parnell, the guy who put the “lack” in “lackluster” will take over.

    I guess I’l do an Oxdown post and leave emptywheel alone.
66. STTPinOhio July 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 pm «

    CNN is running her speech again, and it’s a rambling mess.

    Someone needs a teleprompter.

    Badly.
• plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm «

  no, not a teleprompter, a lobotomy.
67. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm «

    go with the [ice] floe, Sarah.
68. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm «

    She has the guts to talk about the “politics of personal destruction”. Let’s review that some time.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm «

  Amen to that!
69. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 pm «

    “a path for fruit-fullness”!
70. cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm «

    ok, I”m taking back my Senate comment

    there’s a monster of story behind this
• tbsa July 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm «

  Yeah, she doesn’t seem like the stepping down early type. And the excuse of her running in ‘12 doesn’t add up.
• Twain July 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm «

  I think so, too. Something is going on and I’m sure we’ll hear it soon. Ms. Palin may be spending a lot of time in court.
71. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm «

    “Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow”

    Sarah Palin
72. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm «

    Sarah, stop, yer, killin’ me, let me catch a breath!
73. bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm «

    Maybe one of her daughters she is “pregnant” again…
• plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm «

  Maybe there are compromising pictures of her Husband with Joe The Plumber.
74. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 pm «

    “many just accept that lame-duck status. . .they milk it. . .not me”! What a riot.
75. ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 pm «

    Did Sarah cross the Python spirits

    http://www.thenation.com/blogs…..arah_palin

    The Pagans they Hexed Her!
76. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 pm «

    Now CNN is going to “de-construct” the speech for those who haven’t heard her. WTF?
77. Larue July 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 pm «

    Just catching up with this! Incredible!

    My wild eyed prog wanna be guess is there’s forthcoming indictments (before I read ET’s post, too) headed her way. That, and isn’t it clear the GOP has washed their hands of her? It’s possible the GOP even leaked info for indictments . . . to be DONE with her. She’s RUINED the GOP, along with the other scandals.

    She’s been proven on TV to be inept, lying, ignorant, and more. She’s a laughingstock, like Michael Steele.

    I just can’t see the GOP letting her into the ‘12 race. They have to rebuild somehow, and she’s NOT the model that will lure centrists, dem’s, and indies back to the GOP fold.

    Now, ya take MY take, and add to it Gregb’s EXCELLENT #58, and it would all add up nicely, and orderly.

    I just can’t see her for ‘12, she’s been DUMPED!

    I’m sorry to see her go as she was a GREAT foil to ridicule the GOP with, but torn in my joy to SEE her go!!! *G*
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm «

  My wild eyed prog wanna be guess is there’s forthcoming indictments (before I read ET’s post, too) headed her way. That, and isn’t it clear the GOP has washed their hands of her? It’s possible the GOP even leaked info for indictments . . . to be DONE with her. She’s RUINED the GOP, along with the other scandals.

  Well, the GOP still has a patriot or two…? Kristol must be pissed ;-)))
• Larue July 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm «

  I MISS Billy Crystal!!! *G*
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm «

  Oh, lordy — just had a dreamy notion: Jon Stewart and Miracle Max on the GOP. Not even a Chocolate Covered Miracle should be allowed anywhere near that dying beast.

  Man, what’s taking ET so long to phone home….?
  This kind of news is disrupting my day ;-))
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm «

  This is something I’ve been thinking about recently.

  As they do their own house cleaning and getting all the nutjobs out, I think we should focus on making sure people realize that all the problems of recent years that Obama is trying to clean up were caused by Repub ideology. Republicanism is flawed at the most fundamental level, and will always lead to collapses like we’re dealing with today. It’s completely unsustainable.

  We can let them claim that it was just a few bad apples, and they try to rebuild with some new blood.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm «

  Yeah, I’d buy that this is a GOP political hit being disguised as a Dem political hit. She’s hurt the GOP terribly, there had to be a reckoning sooner or later. The serious GOP knows the root-nuts are a liability in the long run, despite their usefulness in the short run.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm «

  It’s completely unsustainable.

  Someone please alert Petraeus, who is no doubt waiting in the wings. But still, this is good news for AK, and the US. But she’ll probably just recede into weirder and more bizarre forms of denial 8-|
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:39 pm «

  Grey Gardens, anybody? (minus the trust fund)
78. snoboysdrift July 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm «

    Where was the goofy turkey butcher??
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:24 pm «

  Fishin
79. GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 1:25 pm «

    She is so rushed and almost frantic in her efforts to prove her worthiness. Something is amiss….

    Iceberg straight ahead.

    -G
80. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm «

    something is rotten in the state of not-Mark.
• Larue July 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm «

  Yer just all OVER yer A GAME today!!! Whatcha been sippin!!!! lol

  Keep it cumin, it’s all so very spicy!
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm «

  can’t help rubbernecking…
  a perfectly productive Friday afternoon at work – shot! I tell you.
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm «

  Keep it cumin, it’s all so very spicy!

  That’s what Paylin said when she went to try out Brad’s Pole-aris.
  http://gawker.com/5054219/sara…..ls-at-last
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:32 pm «

  AND such a lovely topic for punishment!
81. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:28 pm «

    cnn vid
82. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm «

    Why does SNL have the summer off?
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm «

  True for this they need to get Tina Fey for a special episode NBC could use the ratings.
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:32 pm «

  With this and Sanford they could really light it up.
83. ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:30 pm «

    So between Sarah and Mark “Dummy ” Sanford the GOP might lose control of two red states before the Census which means voting districts might be drawn our way?
    Karl’s Permanent GOP majority ” Math ” is being done in reverse.
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm «

  Karl’s Permanent GOP majority ” Math ” is being done in reverse.

  I thought it was “Karl’s Meth”. Silly me.
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 pm «

  unified coming unstrung theory.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 pm «

  unified coming unstrung theory

  By ThingsComeUndone! you are on fire dude of course Sarah gives great material.
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:58 pm «

  LOL – she’s the gift that keeps on giving.
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 2:00 pm «

  …to Brad.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 pm «

  Nope not silly that works as well as any other theory:)
84. Waccamaw July 3rd, 2009 at 1:30 pm «

    I can’t buy into the idea there’s some kind of iceberg looming. Am very, very afraid we’re gonna be subjected to her mug on a daily basis for the next long endless years while she runs for pres in 2012.
85. cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm «

    Edward Teller’s place

    no new news here, but y’all might want to bookmark it :D
86. EdwardTeller July 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm «

    I’m working on an Oxdown Diary, taking phone calls, answering emails, etc.

    She looked really concerned, and her family – obviously – was far more surprised by this than she indicated they were by her words. She’s nuts, BTW…
• readerOfTeaLeaves July 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm «

  She’s nuts, BTW…

  Well, harumpff!
  That’s news around these parts.
  And around Cordova, North Pole, and Yakatat, eh?

  God, I’d love to be a fly on the wall at some oil company headquarters in TX or Saudi right about now. She couldn’t do their heavy lifting ;-)))
• TobyWollin July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm «

  Yep, I think the whole ‘point guard’ thing sort of gave that away…
• Larue July 3rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm «

  Loon Moon Batshit Crazy. Totally off the reservation and uncontrollable, even in her swan song.

  GOP dump. A MAJOR one. And legal shit coming . . . can’t WAIT for YOUR details, ET!! *G*
87. reader July 3rd, 2009 at 1:32 pm «

    Rollins on CNN: quitter. Crowley read another comment calling her move ”bizarre.” They’re gonna eat Palin alive anyway.

    Crowley: everyone’s asking ”what’s REALLY going on.”

    Begala: ”is she ok?”
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm «

  Maybe Sarah scored some Meth from Levy’s mom?
88. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:33 pm «

    Meanwhile CNN has breaking news that DRUGS may have contributed to MJ’s death!!!!
89. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm «

    Andrea Mitchell says “inside sources that she is out of politics for good”!
• cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm «

  you sweet talker you !
• bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm «

  Which means she’s running in 2012.
• GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm «

  Did someone dig up a bukakke video or something?

  -G
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm «

  no self respecting bukkake. . .
• GregB July 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 pm «

  LOL.
• RonD July 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 pm «

  Oh my gawd, man. Brain bleach, please!
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm «

  Criminal or Personal sources?
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm «

  with her there is a difference?
90. bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 pm «

    Oh….if only Larry Craig, Gov FathersDay and Mooselini could ever give a press conference together.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:39 pm «

  The concentration os Snark would be so intense a black hole would form
91. FrieddogPhil July 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 pm «

    UPDATE: She’s on MSNBC right now – complete with animal noises in the background…

    No doubt the animal noises are those of wolves howling in pain as they are shot.
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm «

  a Palin-drone: Do geese see god?
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm «

  Naw the Wolves are Cheering!
92. ApacheTrout July 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 pm «

    I’ve seen suggestions that she’s having an affair with Sanford’s mistress (comment #82) and that she’s accidentally received Sanford’s marching orders (#40), but what if she’s among those that Sanford has had affairs with but never crossed the line?
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 pm «

  Sanford is a dummy and a fundy so If sex is only in marriage and he is married then maybe he thinks its not sex unless he’s married so the line he hasn’t crossed is bigamy?
  Trying to think like GOPers hurts but I know I can’t even try to figure Sarah’s though processes.
93. cbl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 pm «

    fyi -

    nothing of note from the paste eaters – although K-lo and the Doughy One are talking about this being a brilliant ploy to keep everyone talking ’bout cha
• Twain July 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm «

  They’re nuts. If they were correct she would at least have finished her first term and left in good(?) standing. Now she just looks like a bizarre idiot and possible law breaker.
94. Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:40 pm «

    It would be irresponsible not to speculate.
95. RevDeb July 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm «

    Gives a whole new meaning to Friday afternoon “take out the trash,” doesn’t it?
• Waccamaw July 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 pm «

  Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “beyond the pale(in)”. *g*
• RevDeb July 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm «

  where’s punaise when you need him?
• punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 1:48 pm «

  “come out with your puns up! we’ve got you surrounded!”
• TobyWollin July 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 pm «

  Well, she’s always been against pun control.
96. reader July 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm «

    I *liked* the part about doing the official handover to the Lt. Gov. at the annual picnic. lol.
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm «

  He was pretty weepy too.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm «

  Right after the 3-legged stumble and right before the humble pie eating contest.
97. Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm «

    A great day for John McCain. Way to pick a maverick, Johnny Boy.
98. goldpearl July 3rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm «

    just happened to read the article about her in vanity fair today. not much new info, nor clues

    http://www.vanityfair.com/poli…..rentPage=1
• Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:45 pm «

  she’s still looking for a clue, just one!
99. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm «

    A shame we have to wait to Monday to hear Mika wail about how unfair the treatment of this moron has been.
• Waccamaw July 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 pm «

  Oh, lor’! I might actually have to tune in just for the entertainment value.

  Seven million dollars for a book deal!?! (per msnbc) Wonder who’s the ghost?
100. foothillsmike July 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm «

     I’m a governor – get me out of here.
101. Raven July 3rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm «

     right above you
102. RevDeb July 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 pm «

     Wolcott is having fun with it.
103. ApacheTrout July 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm «

     Please, please, don’t try to figure out Sarah’s thought processes, as you’ll only hurt yourself and anyone else standing nearby. It’s truly an impossible (and quite dangerous) task.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm «

  Don’t worry I can’t reach that black hole of illogic
104. Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm «

     This person was one jiggered election and a heart attack away from the Presidency.
105. RevDeb July 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 pm «

     from Wolcott:

     Now Fox is showing the official announcement by Palin. She sounds nervous, pinched, but at least a large animal isn’t being loudly disemboweled behind her.
106. RetirinInFive July 3rd, 2009 at 1:53 pm «

     People! Please! The snark here is just killin’ me!
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 1:55 pm «

  Caution: Sarcasm Zone. Really we should post a warning.
• TobyWollin July 3rd, 2009 at 1:57 pm «

  Yep, definite rubber boot and hazmat suit territory
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm «

  That and Brain Bleach warnings! I hope Suz went to Costco before she reads this. Not since Cassy put that picture of Karl Rove’s wife on the net without warning us first have I been so..so is violated the right word?
• TobyWollin July 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm «

  Goggles..we need to issue goggles..
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 2:03 pm «

  And hip waders and breathing masks and radiation badges the Snark levels are lethal.
• Hmmm July 3rd, 2009 at 2:02 pm «

  Yes, violated is exactly the right word.
• ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm «

  Thanks wasn’t sure I’m not the Sensitive type:)
107. bonkers July 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm «

     What the hell is Huffington Post gonna do now, huh?!?!

     I mean, every single day for since the election they have at least 3-4 Paylin, or Paylin-related stories on the front page. What a “news” hole they’ve got to fill now.
108. Waccamaw July 3rd, 2009 at 2:01 pm «

     Schuster up at Hardball…..should be good for a little snark.
109. ApacheTrout July 3rd, 2009 at 2:02 pm «

     okay, whew.

     perhaps she’s freeing up time for tea bag parties?

     Oh, I hope these guys at VengaProductions come up with another song for her.
110. punaise July 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm «

     send in the guys with the bunny suits. there’s a serious bio-snark spill.
111. plunger July 3rd, 2009 at 2:05 pm «

     New Title:

     “Governor Quitter”
112. ThingsComeUndone July 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm «

     New post 50 comments already more Sarah