Alaskan Politics (statewide and nationwide) (Metlakatla: ratings, roads, repair)

[vnodak]

Originally Posted by Grannysroost

Well if is off topic, because the topic is does anyone know Sarah Palin personally...Doubt too many people in this thread do, is off topic I think mostly to keep muck seekers out, so why are you here???Do you know Sarah Palin personally??

Actually it caught my eye and I was just trying to get more info on her from the people who have delt with her. After all she is running for VP and I thought you in Alaska could give me some good info on her and that is the only reason I checked this out.

[Rance]

The Presidential election was too close to call. Neither the Republican
candidate nor the Democratic candidate had enough votes to win. There was
much talk about ballot recounting, court challenges, etc., but a week-long
ice fishing competition seemed the sportsmanlike way to settle things. The
candidate that caught the most fish at the end of the week would win the
election.

Therefore, it was decided that there should be an ice fishing contest
between the two candidates to determine the winner.

After much of back and forth discussion, it was decided that the contest
take place on a remote frozen lake in northern Minnesota

There were to be no observers present, and both men were to be sent out
separately on this isolated lake and return at 5 P.M. with their catch for
counting and verification by a team of neutral parties. At the end of the
first day, John Mc. returned to the starting line and he had ten fish.

Soon, Obama returned and had no fish. Well, everyone assumed he was just
having another 'bad hair' day or something and hopefully, he would catch up
the next day.

At the end of the 2nd day John Mc. came in with 20 fish and Obama came in
again with none.

That evening, Harry Reid got together secretly with Obama and said, 'Obama,
I think John Mc. is a low-life, cheatin' son-of-a-gun. I want you to go out
tomorrow and don't even bother with fishing. Just spy on him and see just
how he is cheating.'

The next night (after John Mc. returns with 50 fish), said to Obama, 'Well,
tell me, how is John Mc. cheating?'

Obama replied, 'Harry, you're not going to believe this, but he's cutting
holes in the ice.'


Experience Counts!

[DreamChasers8]

Tried to rep ya but it wouldn't let me...too damn funny...lol

[warptman]

That was sweet!

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by vnodak

I started to read this to gain some info and all I have read mostly are rantings and ravings by those who chose to discus things off the topic. I am surprised this thread is not shut down. If you all want to discuss things, then start another thread about those issues. I feel sorry for you who are unable to hold a civil discussion---I guess that would be a sign of intelligence---mine too for saying so. The old saying goes if you point a finger, you have three pointing back unless of course you are missing some.

what the devil? So some have gotten off the subject, but basically it is still a discusssion about Sarah. No, many of us do not agree, but we still have a right to voice our opinions. Some people do feel very passionate about things and on occassion get a bit too defensive, there is nothing wrong with that...

Nita

[Towhee]

I am with vnodak. I started reading this thread to see what the 'locals' knew about Sarah Palin, and it wasn't long until it was a free for all amongst 3 or 4 posters...Weird ! Usually when a thread gets off topic it is moderated !
I don't agree with the Bella Vista poster either, even though she is from Ark.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Marianinark

I am with vnodak. I started reading this thread to see what the 'locals' knew about Sarah Palin, and it wasn't long until it was a free for all amongst 3 or 4 posters...Weird ! Usually when a thread gets off topic it is moderated !
I don't agree with the Bella Vista poster either, even though she is from Ark.

you don't agree with me on what? That is a pretty broad statement..Do you mean about the thread getting off subject or my political views...

Nita

[Geechie North]

Originally Posted by RayinAK

I don't believe that free-market capitalism has failed, except in certain areas, including the banking institutions now going through such troubles. But these troubles have been created by government institutions, including Congress, that don't answer to the laws they create. All Congress does is to blame the other side, but if you look deeply, these folks have their hands in the piggy bank just the same. If you look deeply, you will realize that members of Congress have benefited from the companies now going down the drain. Some of the names have already been published, but still, none will answer to their dealings, just as much as the departing CEO's won't.

.

Even Johnny Mac says we need regulation.

Who deregulated?

Reagan, BushI &II, Clinton- all Republicans. (Yes, I used to be a Dem- until Willie turened the party into the old Rockefeller wing of the GOP).

Which is why I support Ralph.

[Geechie North]

Originally Posted by Rance

The Presidential election was too close to call. Neither the Republican
candidate nor the Democratic candidate had enough votes to win. There was
much talk about ballot recounting, court challenges, etc., but a week-long
ice fishing competition seemed the sportsmanlike way to settle things. The
candidate that caught the most fish at the end of the week would win the
election.

Therefore, it was decided that there should be an ice fishing contest
between the two candidates to determine the winner.

After much of back and forth discussion, it was decided that the contest
take place on a remote frozen lake in northern Minnesota

There were to be no observers present, and both men were to be sent out
separately on this isolated lake and return at 5 P.M. with their catch for
counting and verification by a team of neutral parties. At the end of the
first day, John Mc. returned to the starting line and he had ten fish.

Soon, Obama returned and had no fish. Well, everyone assumed he was just
having another 'bad hair' day or something and hopefully, he would catch up
the next day.

At the end of the 2nd day John Mc. came in with 20 fish and Obama came in
again with none.

That evening, Harry Reid got together secretly with Obama and said, 'Obama,
I think John Mc. is a low-life, cheatin' son-of-a-gun. I want you to go out
tomorrow and don't even bother with fishing. Just spy on him and see just
how he is cheating.'

The next night (after John Mc. returns with 50 fish), said to Obama, 'Well,
tell me, how is John Mc. cheating?'

Obama replied, 'Harry, you're not going to believe this, but he's cutting
holes in the ice.'


Experience Counts!

.

This stuff is why Obama plays better in the NE, West Coast, and Upper Midwest- where this "ficticious" ice fishing joke is set.

[nkotb]

Originally Posted by Erma

I think Obama in an empty suit. He was raised in the Daily Machine in Chicago which is the most crooked machine in the Country. He can't make up his mind on anything. Poor Joe Biden has been around forever and is usually wrong on everything. I remember when he ran for President in the 80's and dropped out because he lied about his education and plagiarized college papers and speeches in the campaign. Obama did not have the guts to pick Hillery. A strong leader picks strong people to be around him. A strong leader knows how to channel the strength of the people around him.Both Biden and Obama voted to send the Bridge to Nowhere money to Alaska for the bridge instead to the Katrina victims. Palen then took the money to repair roads all over Alaska. Charley was looking down his nose at her the whole time. I wanted to smack him. I think she did very well

I liked the way she starred straight into his eyes throughout the whole interview !!