Interesting Facts about Sarah Palin

[Davidnic]

I've yet to see any evidence of that. The New York Times article someone cited in support of that claim actually detailed that she led failed negotiations with oil companies (not the Canadian government) over a pipeline, and that ultimately the oil companies just decided to build the pipeline themselves some time after walking away from the table. So, to sum up, the article seemed to suggest that there were no negotiations with foreign governments and no deal with anyone.

Let me fish up some info.

 

[Davidnic]

One...as I search I am impressed with how she has stood up to oil company excess.

Two..I am getting really disgusted at the smear some bloggers are doing. Just like I get disgusted when they do it to Obama...but this is getting worse much faster. It is disgusting. In fact I think I am more disgusted with the blogsphere than I ever have been.

 

[Davidnic]

Ok.

Direct negotiation between Government of Alaska (headed by Gov. Palin and Canadian Government on:

Rail Corridor
Trade
Border Issues

From the Governors office.

For Immediate Release 07-011​

Governor to Discuss Trade, Border Issues with Canadian Officials Officials from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Alberta, and British Columbia travel to Alaska

January 18, 2007, Juneau, Alaska – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will welcome more than 30 Canadian officials to Juneau and Anchorage for meetings January 18-19, 2007.

The high-ranking officials include Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie and a 20-member delegation; Northwest Territories Minister for Industry, Tourism and Investment Brendan Bell; Consul General Peter Lloyd from the Canadian Consulate in Seattle; and the President of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Jim Kenyon who is the Yukon’s Minister of Economic Development.

“Alaska’s new administration needs to start early and energetically with expanding our strong, cooperative relationship with Canada,” said Governor Palin. “We have many common issues. Our meetings this week will promote continued trade. We’ll also have the opportunity to address jointly the border security challenges placed on us by the U.S. and Canadian national governments.”

Governor Palin will hold individual meetings with Premier Fentie, Consul General Lloyd, and Minister Bell. Members of Governor Palin’s cabinet will meet with various ministers of the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

The Yukon delegation’s visit coincides with the PNWER annual visit to the State of Alaska Legislature. On behalf of the Government of Canada, Canadian Consul General Peter Lloyd will host a dinner for Alaska business representatives and officials at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art on Friday, January 19.

Alaska’s exports to Canada are headed for record highs, based on the federal export numbers for the partial year January through November 2006. Alaska’s exports to Canada for that period more than doubled to $441 million compared to the same period in 2005, spurred by $320 million in lead and zinc ore exports.

Link to Document
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And there are other documents too. But they do not seem to have much on the internet. Basically look over the whole time line of relations with Canada during her time. The pipeline was arranged on multiple fronts, including furthering a relationship with Canada. She helped bridge the gap between multiple international businesses as they worked between two countries.

The above release is not the only record of meetings between her and Canadian officials over various topics, not just the pipeline.

So I think it can be said with confidence that she has worked with foreign officials in making deals, trade agreements, territory issues and economic concerns...one of which was the pipeline.

 

[ShannonMcCatholic]

I think it is principled to choose to refuse to vote for either person if you viewed some of their positions as evil, yes. I can understand someone not liking McCain for his strong defense stance (although I personally love it) and his stance on embryonic stem cell research (I think it stinks he'd support it). I happen to like his Federalist stance and I despise Obama's intent to turn my country into a socialists dream... For proportionate reasons, I feel I can vote for McCain as clearly the lesser of two evils. I do not personally think the same could be said for Obama. I don't think a person is justified in saying "Obama's economic policies will decrease abortions, so I'm going to vote for him even though he wants to expand the 'rights' of women to obtain them and derestrict state laws re: abortion, informed consent, parental notification, and conscience laws." Our economy is supposedly in the dumps right now, yet abortions are occurring at a lower rate than when Clinton was in the White House and the economy was supposedly booming... I can't believe they are buying that line of thought, but some are... Oh well, more's the pity... But I can understand someone voting third party because they cannot bring themselves to cooperate materially with some of McCain's (perceived or real) stances.

Just to clarify, I have no problem with a strong defense--in fact I think it's rather important to have a strong, well trained, cutting edge technology- military. (I actually rather support the Israel model of miitary--where everyone is required to serve a couple years.) My issue with McCain is that he seems to desire aggressive war waging for reasons other than imminent threat.

If the 5 non-negotiables for Catholics are abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, and gay marriage....I just think it's really hard to justify a vote for McCain. Throw in some of my social convictions, and it becomes impossible for me to vote the Republican ticket.

 

[isshinwhat]

Like I said, I applaud your convictions. They make perfect sense to me, Shannon. I don't find Sen. McCain to be overly hawkish, so I don't share that sentiment, and I tend to share his federalist bent, as well as his focus on personal responsibility. I do not like a big government. I can see some people wanting to hold out for government intervention in the abortion/life issues, but I think the only realistic way to attack it legally, if that is what you want to do, is take it to a state level. Like you said, some times you have to choose your battles to win an overall campaign... Anyway... I get where you are coming from, though I'm comfortable voting for the ticket.

God Bless,

 

[GQ Chris]

Sounds like desperation is setting in the Left.

 

[SolomonVII]

Probably not. But in the balance of things, the continuing holocaust of abortion by the millions is a far greater evil than interrogating a few terrorists. Sadly, we must prioritize the evils we fight. I never said McCain was "Saint John", but he is far more in line with the pro-life, pro-traditional family values of Catholics than his opponent is.

And your third party vote is just a vote for Obama. You gotta be real about that: No third party candiate will win, and you are just taking away a vote from McCain.

If people really believed, really understood at all, that millions of souls were being slaughtered, they just wouldn't be making such comparisons. It is not apples and oranges even. It is apples an molecules that are being compared.

Your wisdom is to be commended Katholikos. Many Catholics have a almost infallible understanding of the Catholic doctrine, but they lack the wisdom needed to give them perspective.

Because you have this wisdom, what you are posting really stands out.

 

[Veritas]

To the OP:

Having watched an interview on CNBC with Maria Bartiromo conducted about a month ago, I can tell you that these so-called "facts" are nothing but myths. Mrs. Palin is for alternative souces of energy and wants to tap AK vast oil reserves in an ethical, environmentally sound way. She went into detail on the technology that is available to drill for oil that leaves a very small "footprint" on the environment. As an avid hunter/fisherwoman, she is obviously a wildlife conservationist.

Seriously, I can't believe that the left is so intimidated by a strong, conservative woman.

 

[isshinwhat]

Another thing... How many governor's take a trip to the Middle East to visit their National Guard troops and learn about their mission firsthand?

The more I hear, read, and learn about Gov. Palin, the more I like her...

 

[geocajun]

Like I said, I applaud your convictions. They make perfect sense to me, Shannon. I don't find Sen. McCain to be overly hawkish, so I don't share that sentiment, and I tend to share his federalist bent, as well as his focus on personal responsibility. I do not like a big government. I can see some people wanting to hold out for government intervention in the abortion/life issues, but I think the only realistic way to attack it legally, if that is what you want to do, is take it to a state level. Like you said, some times you have to choose your battles to win an overall campaign... Anyway... I get where you are coming from, though I'm comfortable voting for the ticket.

God Bless,

Wow a civil response to a McCain criticism. Good job Neil

 

[geocajun]

Okay

FTR--I am very, very pro-life (which is why I won't vote for McCain) I had two babies I gave up for adoption. When I don't have a baby of my own(which I have had every other year for a long darn time now) , I work with pregnant teens as a doula. I work at the crisis pregnancy center, and honestly offer to adopt any baby of any mom I know who is considering abortion or to offer them a place to live while they get on their feet.. I work with Project Rachel, and to raise the consciousness of the effects of abotion on the momma. One of my goals is to open a wholistic aproach facility for pregnant young women- which addresses the wounds and scars which facilitated their becoming unintentionally pregnant in the first place. For me being pro-life isn't something I only care about at election time.

I think we're pretty much on the same page in regard to McCain's stance on abortion and how is really not pro-life. I think its great as well that you are going to vote for a third party candidate. I'm going to vote for Obama because I think he will actually do some good in the world and he has a chance of winning as well.
In any case, I'm thrilled whenever I see a fellow pro-lifer who isn't simply towing the party line and voting republican because of the great tradition of voting for republicans who say they are pro-life.

 

[isshinwhat]

I try to be civil. But generally Shannon makes it easy, so no kudos for me...