Palin: Not a Good Choice!

Over the years instincts have served me well. When I meet or first see someone, my initial reactions to that, or those, individual (s) serves as a warning device. Such is the case with Sarah Palin! I did not like her from the start and analyzed her immediately for what and who she is. I have written several blogs voicing my concern with this poser. My initial research to back up my instincts provided a fairly good profile on this former, can you see me now, beauty queen. I wrote about the obvious dysfunctionality of the Palin family when I said:

“Uncovered in this family were several things that seriously challenge the decision for VP candidate selection. Because this is the GOP (quasi) the disturbing family revelations includes serious drug use (cocaine, marijuana, OxyContin) and abuse by the Palin’s older children Track and Bristol. Sexual promiscuity of the daughter Bristol and the oldest son Track leading to the pregnancy of the unwed daughter Bristol. However, as the Palin’s lead by example their dysfunctional family; consider for a moment the consequences of her being in the office of the VP? Why did it take a team of investigative reporters to track down and reveal this family for what they really are-dysfunctional? Palin should be seriously vetted everyway possible. Incidentally, one of the witnesses that testified concerning Sarah Palin’s adulterous relationship with her husband’s business partner passed a lie detector test, and another witness provided a sworn affidavit attesting to the Palin-Hanson story! And, this is the same group of people that ran the John Edward’s adulterous affair to the ground and forced Edwards to confess to his affair with someone outside of his marriage! And you want this kind of flawed unlawful person as your President? What are you thinking?”

But, let’s pause for a moment and examine the reason for this blog post. I make no bones about it; I just do not like Sarah Palin. My co-workers know how I feel and I do not hide my feelings about this poseur! I was invited to participate in the recent Memorial Day 2011 activities at Washington, DC. As a Harley rider, I was invited by our son to ride with a group called The “Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club.” Our son is a decorated veteran with the 82nd Airborne and he obtained the honor and privilege of becoming a member of this elite group. And as a member, he obtained an invite for my wife and me to ride with them in this time honored event. Anyway, that being said, what really micturated me off was the fact that Sarah Palin tried to make the events connected with the Memorial Day at Washington, DC all about her! She tried to insert herself, as per usual, into the events of the day. This day is about veterans who have served, died during their service, and veterans who still serve their country! Palin tried desperately to steal the show and make the day about her. She has a proclivity and penchant for this flagitious behavior! And the matter that really counts in this stagnant economy is that, Palin is also seriously fiscally irresponsible!

Palin was the Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska and when she left that position she left Wasilla approximately $20-22 million in debt, and that is a lot of money for a city with about 6,300 inhabitants during her tenure as Mayor. Personally, being one for the facts first and then the decision based on facts, one can hardly assume Palin is qualified based on her record as Mayor and then Governor of Alaska. “Debt Service Increased 69 Percent Under Palin. In fiscal 2003 — the last fiscal year Palin approved the budget — the total government debt service was $658,662. In fiscal 1996—the year before Palin took control of the budget — the debt service was $390,385. The increase was 69 percent. [Wasilla Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2003, Table 1]

Palin Left Behind Almost $19 Million In Long-Term Debt, Compared to None Before She Was Mayor. In fiscal 2003 — the last fiscal year Palin approved the budget — the bonded long-term debt was $18,635,000. In fiscal 1996—the year before Palin took control of the budget—there was no general obligation debt. [Wasilla Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2003, Table 10]

Long-Term Debt Was $3000 Per Capita When Palin Left, Compared to None Before She Was Mayor. In fiscal 2003 — the last fiscal year Palin approved the budget—the bonded long-term debt per capita was $2,938. In fiscal 1996 — the year before Palin took control of the budget—there was no general obligation debt. [Wasilla Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2003, Table 10]

When Palin Left Office, 6.24% of Government Spending Was On Debt Service, Compared to None Before She Was Mayor. In fiscal 2003—the last fiscal year Palin approved the budget—the ratio of debt service to general government expenditures was 6.24 percent. There was no long-term debt before she took office. [Wasilla Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2003, Table 11]

Palin Signed Ordinance to Issue $15 Million in General Obligation Bonds and Increase the Sales Tax From 2 to 2.5 Percent. In 2001, Palin signed an ordinance authorizing the city to issue general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $14,700,000 to finance the acquisition and construction of park and recreation capital improvements. The ordinance also increased the sales tax from 2 to 2.5 percent and put the issue on the ballot. After it was adopted by voters, Palin signed an ordinance issuing the bonds. In 2002, Palin signed an ordinance putting the higher sales tax into effect. [Ordinance 01-55 (am), 12/10/2001; Ordinance 02-14 (sub), 4/8/2002; Ordinance 02-49, 8/12/2002]

Palin Was Accused By Stein of Overspending By Approving $5.5 Million Bond; She Replied that “It Had Been Approved By Voters.” “Now Stein is urging voters to turn the tables again. He’s accused Palin of overspending city money and has been particularly critical of a $ 5.5 million road and sewer bond passed last year by voters. He says the bond payments could make the city vulnerable should the economy turn down. Palin notes residents approved the bond, which she says was needed for critical road work.” [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 10/5/99]

Palin Said the Reason for the Increased Cost of Government Was Interest on Bonds. “Sarah rode in on a conservative horse, but the actual cost of government has gone up,” he said. But Palin says most of the increase is due to the $ 400,000 in interest owed on the road and sewer bonds, a measure she notes the voters approved. Much of the rest is due to some positions now included in her budget that weren’t when she first took over, she said. Stein also criticized the $ 5.5 million bond package, which he said will cost too much to pay off and could make the city vulnerable should the economy turn down.” [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 9/20/99]”

The only catch was that the city began building roads and installing utilities for the project before it had unchallenged title to the land. The misstep led to years of litigation and at least $1.3 million in extra costs for a small municipality with a small budget. What was to be Ms. Palin’s legacy has turned into a financial mess that continues to plague Wasilla… (http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/6/175447/3823/493/589385)

Some salient points concerning Palin need to be listed and this is by no means comprehensive:

• Palin is not a very humble person. (Narcissistic personality disorder)
• Palin is fiscally irresponsible. (The record/facts speak, (res ipsa loquitur) for itself)
• Palin is not truthful. (Palin is a pathological liar)
• Palin like most politicians, practices deceit for her own grandiose plans. (self-lover)
• Palin is not qualified for the office President.

Bottom line on this blog, Palin is unfit for any public office. Well except, maybe, dog catcher! And that may be a level too high for her limited qualifications!

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