BUMPED: Video: Palin Addressing Troops in Kosovo; UPDATE: Additional Footage
Hat tip to a couple of our readers for this - ymchoo and Just Sayin. Nothing official from the military yet, but it looks like one of the GIs in the audience videotaped much of the address and uploaded it.
The Governor also tweeted this morning about some details of her visit:
Now in Faik Konica school, our troops helping local students learn English along w/Pristina interpreters. Enthused kids thankful for U.S.
Spoke to Task Force Falcon this morn + 100's of troops from throughout US, & allies; audience of true heroes who sacrifice much for freedom.
Walked Kosovo streets w/ KFOR troops, folks chatted about their interest in U.S. & they knew a lot about Alaska! Taught them Yupik greetings.
I'll send pics to Aces & KWHL (they'll appreciate it) of Alaska Aviators here in Kosovo eating breakfst under our blue AK Aces hockey jersey.
Good stuff - thanked the troops, spoke about military spending and issues that concern people in uniform, mentioned that she will head to Germany to visit wounded troops...and stick through all the way to the end for a response to John Kerry's "joke":
Senator John Kerry makes this joke..I don't know if you saw this...but he makes this joke saying "Well, shoot, of all the governors in the nation to disappear, too bad it couldn't have been that Governor from Alaska."
Well, when he said it he looked quite frustrated, and he looked so sad, and I just wanted to reach out to the TV and say "John Kerry, why the long face?"
(laughter)
UPDATE: More tweets:
Met w Lithuanian Minister of Defense, Rasa Jukneviciene. She's a conservative in Parliament here for Change of Command & peacekeeping exercz
Why U.S. peace missions for freedom? "America is still the abiding alternative to tyranny. That is our purpose in the world." Ronald R
More Reagan "Freedom's never more than 1 generation away from extinction We didn't pass it to children in bloodstream it must be fought for"
BBQ w troops in aviation hanger; huge AK flag cake in their honor; ran w PT/Security along Camp Bondsteel rds into sunset; Q&A w leadership
UPDATE by Daniel: Here are some pictures of Governor Palin in Kosovo:
Gov. Palin at Camp Bondsteel. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Adam David Pepper.
Gov. Palin walking through the city of Ferizaj/Urosevac. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Adam David Pepper.
Gov. Palin with California Army National Guard Soldiers. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Adam David Pepper.
Gov. Palin speaks to soldiers at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Adam David Pepper.UPDATE II by Daniel: (h/t Patty) Here's more footage of Governor Palin's visit to Kosovo (video by Spc. Joseph Samudio):
UPDATE III by Daniel: Here's a picture of Governor Palin meeting with Lithuanian Minister of Defense, Rasa Jukneviciene, earlier today:
Courtesy of Sgt. L.Kalvaitis at the Ministry of National Defense Republic of Lithuania.Governor Palin tweeted about this meeting:
Met w Lithuanian Minister of Defense, Rasa Jukneviciene. She's a conservative in Parliament here for Change of Command & peacekeeping exercz
UPDATE by RAM: From Don Surber’s Daily scoreboard:
2. Republican Gov. Sarah Palin to Democratic Sen. John Kerry: “John Kerry, why the long face?” The video.
GOOD.
3. Notice Gov. Palin is in Kosovo. Unlike our secretary of state, Gov. Palin is not under fire. No one would be nuts enough to fire upon her. She shoots back, as any moose in Alaska can tell you.
Hell, John Kerry can tell you that.
GOOD.
UPDATE by Mel: Press release from the governor's office:
June 26, 2009, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo - Governor Sarah Palin today participated in the promotion ceremonies of three Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment.
Staff Sergeant Bryant Cox, from Wasilla, was promoted to Sergeant First Class (E-6 to E-7), Sergeant Douglas Montini, from Fairbanks, was promoted to Staff Sergeant (E-5 to E-6), and Sergeant Keith Nosbish, from Anchorage, was promoted to Staff Sergeant (E-5 to E-6).
"These soldiers are doing an outstanding job to ensure freedom to those who were oppressed, and I am proud of their accomplishments and their promotions while overseas," Governor Palin said.
UPDATE II by RAM: She's heading to Germany now to visit the wounded troops. She tweeted:
LtGen Campbell & I now n Germany=visit wounded warriors seek to do more to help these deserving patriots than mere visit they sacrifice much
UPDATE III by RAM: Here's some more video of her trip to Kosovo:
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I can't get video. What was GOVs response to John Kerry.
She said "Why the long face John", then they all had a good laugh.
Tweets from the guv, quoting Reagan
More Reagan “Freedom’s never more than 1 generation away from extinction We didn’t pass it to children in bloodstream it must be fought for”
10 minutes ago from TwitterBerry
Why U.S. peace missions for freedom? “America is still the abiding alternative to tyranny. That is our purpose in the world.” Ronald R …
16 minutes ago from TwitterBerry
Met w Lithuanian Minister of Defense, Rasa Jukneviciene. She’s a conservative in Parliament here for Change of Command & peacekeeping exercz
23 minutes ago from TwitterBerry
See that, libs?
She made a joke about John Kerry without running down his children. Maybe you should follow her example.
Networking with old Eastern Block NATO members is huge. Developing relationships with these countries is a big step in right direction. They are still Pro-US and would love to build Capitalist systems.
She was given patches from the soldiers; I see an ethics complaint being filed in 1,2,3....
The Akhanitsa touches base with some important allies. Who will likely be sold out by an
administration who has so much contempt for our allies and understanding for our adversaries
What a night and day comparison to our fake CIC/TOTUS....
That was pretty funny.
Is it just me or she somewhat sensitive? She is an another part of the world talking about a John Kerry joke?
Awesome! "John Kerry, why the LONG face?" That was SWEEEEEEET! :D LOL, LOL, LOL, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!
Sarah is the best! She is so awesome.
Now that is how you do a joke Kerry.
Look what happens when John Kerry "goes missing" http://tinyurl.com/nhnh6g
LOL
It is time for the Guv to re-launch http://twitter.com/Sarah_Palin .
Teresa... did you just post a similar comment at HA? Give me a break, it was 20 secs of a 10 min + speech. She's not going to let aholes like Kerry yank her chain. Plus, I know Kerry is not well liked in the military so it was a little dig for their entertainment. Geeez...
How nice for the troops to see a friendly face from the US -- esp. THAT friendly face.
John Kerry, now there's a real knight in shining armor. Too bad he has to keep relying on rich widows. I hope the Pickle Princess of Pittsburgh stays healthy or John "I served in Vietnam" Kerry will be on the prowl for #3.
Way to go, Gov!
Hal,
No I didn't post the comment on HA. Why did someone repost my comment on HA?
Is it just me or she somewhat sensitive?
It's you.
Al B.:
It's you.
HAHAHAHAHAHA. That was funny.
Teresa said...
Is it just me or she somewhat sensitive? She is an another part of the world talking about a John Kerry joke?
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It's just you.
Al B,
I see we think alike. :)
Pretty cool to see her dressed down and mixing with the troops. She just strikes me as a woman you could sit down and have a beer with and never have her pull rank on you or have her go in to a oration on how great she is at this or that. Pretty amazing.
Teresa,
Apologies if it was not you, but there is a major troll over there in the headlines of this post who reminded me of you and your sensitivity comment. Either way, would you like to explain your comment to the readers? Gov Palin is doing what a real CIC should be doing. Making a little joke back at a failed and pathetic politician who is pretty loathed by the military is not being sensitive. I actually thought it was pretty Reaganesque.
Some dude...
She is an another part of the world talking about a John Kerry joke?
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huh?
Would you like a kleenex, Teresa?
As Hal said, it was a throw away joke in 10 minute+ speech. Did you even watch the video?
I guess she should've followed the 'progressive' example and mocked Kerry's kids instead. That seems to be the lib norm these days.
Fine. No one here agrees with me. I'm just saying that I think being that far away from Washington and responding to a stupid joke seems thin skinned. Whatever.
Hal --
Re: "I actually thought it was pretty Reaganesque."
It was VERY Reaganesque. H/T to you for the thought.
It was VERY Reaganesque. H/T to you for the thought.
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Reagan would make fun of people's looks?
Very good video-and super cool that a "rogue" soldier got it done for us from so far away! Wonder if some of that internet they get to check includes this site...
She is just very real and with each speech or interview that we see, it becomes more and more apparant. To me, the best part of the Kerry jab was the fact that she so clearly cracked herself up with that. I got a quick glimpse of what it must be like to hang out with her.
Teresa-
Quit pushing your luck here...you are about to get pounced...
unless of course this is your goal...LAME
Now that Sarah is out from under the "McCain" camp, she doesn't have to take ANY GUFF from the Libs. Why worry about Her comment, when that goof Kerry is the one that popped off.
Teresa , Palin and soldiers share the same contempt for Kerry jokes.
Hal---"Gov Palin is doing what a real CIC should be doing..." that was my line from HA. (Clyde5445 and I just play on over there)
"What Gov. Palin is doing is what a real CIC does when visiting her troopers" from HA. I am just yanking your chain sorry Hal.
"Reagan would make fun of people's looks?"
Reagan: They told me about this new video game called PAC-MAN, its about a round thing that gobbles up money ... I thought that was Tip O'Neill
Teresa, The troops got the joke. Most of us here got the joke.
It was a J O K E !
Your posts seem to indicate you live in the liberal world that every action and reaction is based on 'feelings'. Conservatives, like Sarah, don't let 'feelings' rule our world.
oooooh... nice pull, JR
Teresa probably doesn't travel much. She thinks being overseas means you have to get info by carrier pigeon or something.
Or maybe Teresa can't chew gum and walk at the same time and thinks no one else can either.
Yeah, she's thin skinned. Tell me which Democrat woman has been the subject of such consistent nastiness from Republican officials?
Sarah is gonna be such a wonderful President.
She is so likable, a godd person, inspirational, but for the Constitution, and for limited government and for making opportunities for us as opposed to spoon-feeding us like the Dems want to do.
SHE is why we are fighting.
Tip O'Neil-
Sex Symbol
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Pelosi_O%27Neill.jpg
Teresa, Kerry's joke was crass, unusually mean-spirited and implied an odd obsession.
Yet your comment is an intentionally psychobabble characterization intending to marginalize, when Palin was just defending herself.
Your wierd.
Teresa -- it was a light-hearted jab back at a fool-hardy, mean and pathetic attempt at humor by John Kerry at HER expense. Reagan did it all the time.
Whether it was getting back at Rickles, George Burns et al at roasts, or pointed jabs back at politicians, Reagan did it -- often
I think the question about who's the sensitive one here has been answered. Give it a rest.
I forgive all the left's vile and evil attacks on Sarah and her family now I now know, thanks to teresa, the reason they do such things.
THEY'RE 'FEELINGS' ARE HURT because Sarah is a star and she is stealing spotlight from them.
If their skin were not quite so 'thin' they would be a lot nicer.
I've got it! Teresa is John Kerry's keeper, Teresa Heinz Kerry!
Look honey, keep your poodle quiet. Put his shock collar back on so he doesn't get out again and bother everyone with his stupid tricks.
Teresa,
You have to do better than that youngster.
We've been dealing with real experienced trolls.
You need to get your game up two+ notches if you want to troll here.
This is an elite Palin website. Find a weaker one and practice.
Then, come back here when you are more experienced and can actually debate issues, etc.
Those military guys probably thought: Wow, classy lady, we usually put the effing part in when we make jokes about John Kerry!
Or, one soldier says to another after Governor Palin's joke: Who is John Kerry?
Another soldier whispers back: John f&*^#<¥ Kerry.
Oh!! (starts clapping)
Toki De La Vega,
Stay classy.
In the liberal mind a joke is only funny if it targets children, or implies that you wish that the sitting Governor of Alaska (a mother of 5) was lying dead in a ditch somewhere.
I forgive all the left's vile and evil attacks on Sarah and her family now I now know, thanks to teresa, the reason they do such things.
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I'm not a leftist.
For someone out there who is familiar with military protocol or the general parameters of a speech before the troops did Sarah break any rules by referring to or criticizing cutbacks in military spending by the federal government?
By the way, I am a strong Sarah Palin supporter as many of you know and not a troll, but she did say it and I wonder if there will be further consequences.
Whoa, talk about thin skin...
techno, no problem with that remark. Pretty much all politicians who visit the troops talk about supporting military spending or programs. It's standard stuff, though I have no doubt some libs will try to bash her for it.
teresa, No one here accused you of being a leftist.
All I said, was thanks to you, I understand why the left does evil things.
Read my words just as they are written - don't add your biased assumptions and you may understand them a bit better.
Coda,
Sorry, wasn't trying to plagiarize, lol. I usually quickly scan HA posts about Palin b/c there are so many comments. So I might have missed it.
Either way, I know we agree!!
JR, good one about PACMan, I had never heard that line. One of my favorite games from my childhood BTW.
Loved her joking about Senator Kerry’s long sad face; in 2004 my friends gave Kerry the nickname Lurch because of the resemblance to “The Addams Family” character.
Thanks for the video!
Honoring 1/2 of 1 percent, that chosen to serve. May God Bless our young soldiers and their families. Reminds me of…"Never has so few done so much for so many..." Winston Churchill
Just watched a film about Winston Churchill during WW II; called “Into the Storm”. It revealed the promptness and firmness of his decisions that was necessary to bring Britain back from the brink of destruction. He even ordered the French Navy to be destroyed rather than letting them become weapons for the NAZIS killing 1200 Frenchmen.
When Governor Palin becomes POTUS she will be faced with a tremendous burden; she will be tasked with saving our democracy and removing the tendrils of socialism that Obama is putting in place. I can only imagine the criticism that will be heaped upon her
by a hateful state media. She will need our prayerful support.
But I think that she has that same ‘Just Do It’ spirit that Churchill processed.
I don't follow Kerry at all - as I generally didn't follow politics at all until 8/29/08 - so what am I missing about the "why the long face?" joke?
Is it just a comment on the fact that he does have a long face? I loved Sarah telling the joke and the reaction of the troops, and her saying "yeah, some of you had to think about that one a bit." :)
But I'm one of those who haven't really gotten it, I don't think. Is there more to it than just his facial features?
Looks like Sarah Palin just said last rites over the Governorship of Mark Sanford. Time for him to go.
Sanford was a swine for doing what he did.
Your resignation please, Governor?
C4P,
This is rich, ironic, and illogical. The equivocating of her joke and the disgusting photoshop "joke" will be thick from the trolls and PDSers.
I love this woman! I hope she makes the anticipated announcment soon.
At great risk of verbal abuse, I would also like to mention that the logo pic here is way too huge, Takes forever to load, only to find she has her back turned...not a good message JMO.
OK it's on, shoot!
Argh!! I want more news! more info!
My mom is from Lithuania and she lives there.. but right now she is visiting my sister in Houston (too bad she missed it). Doesn't latvia have oil and refineries, and doesn't lithuania gas pipelines from russia to Konnigsberg and Europe? I wish I knew more.. need to hit the books and learn more...
Snikks: :)
Her back is to us because she leads.. and we follow.
Anyone notice? No teleprompter and she rarely referred to her notes.
Teresa
Did you watch the video? It was an off the cuff comment. She was talking about how they got the news and someone said internet so she made a joke about how you don’t want to see everything that’s on TV. Like the troops there I had a good laugh.
More, please :)
Hrh
http://www.yourdictionary.com/long-face
"long face
a glum, sad, or disconsolate facial expression"
I'm surprised these soldiers even got Palin's joke.
I mean they're stupid, right? I know that because John Kerry said they were.
She made my day!! A shot at Kerry. I don't get it though I must confess. I'm not a fan of "ironic" humor, so perhaps I'm missing something because the troops liked it.
So is the consensus that she's now headed to the Middle East after today.
Snikks
As Ronald Reagan emphasized, America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere."
In the picture Sarah is looking into a future where America will once again be “A shining City upon a hill
I couldn't hear the statement about Sanford...but I agree with section, it does appear that she feels his days are numbered as governor.
hrh, June 26, 2009 11:35 AM
I believe it's a reference to an old joke:
A Horse walks into a bar
Bartender says; "why the long face?"
Get it?
Lonnnnng Face >> Horse has Loonng face.
Hey nobody said it was a GOOD joke.
Tersa,
you wrote, "Reagan would make fun of people's looks?"
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Sarah was only stating the OBVIOUS.
"he looked so sad,... John Kerry, why the LONG face?"
Sarah is so Sweet, John Kerry acting like a child, so she speaks to him as she would speak to a child. If they want to act like children she will speak to them as such.
Another reason America LOVES Sarah!
Unfortunately democrats are blinded by their leader's "fading light."
Tommy , she only said that the gov of South Carolina did things he shouldn't done. She didn't name his name.
"long face" = A discontented ,glum or sullen facial expression.
I don't how are Sarah supporters that prefer she stays home, selling books and campaigning for POTUS and not run for reelection.
If Sarah were just a private citizen she would never have the Commander in Chief crdibility she shows here!
Teresa:
One of the largest parts of
Sara's charm in that she ISN'T from Washington and brings a breath of fresh air to the debate. Therefore, her being "far from Washington" when she made this speech is pointless.
As you may be aware, she is the governor of Alaska, has a son who is currently serving with the Army in Iraq and devotes endless hours to charity work and raising funds for special needs children.
The military loathes Kerry, for both his dishonesty regarding those with whom he "served" in Viet Nam and his comments about those in the military being the lowest on the food chain. His exact words? ""You know, education, if you make the most of it, if you study hard and you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq. ..."
The brave men and women who attended her speech both understood and appreciated her humor. Shame you couldn't
Clean up on Isle Mudmucky thread....
Clean up....
With Sarah it's always about serving and others and I never get the impression it's about her. I think she does these things because she genuinely feels gratitude for those who serve. I wish all politicians would follow her example. If going into politics was a "servants task" and not a "narcissitic opportunistic task" we would all be so much better served.
Remember to pray for her and her family, they need it.
http://www.youtube.com/user/willrandy1#play/all/uploads-all/2/6A7Ed5EnMrM
The cameraman had an uplifting experience. This probably shows the terrain Sarah experienced.
What did Sarah say about Sanford? (Besides the prayer comment?)
Kosovo on a sunny day.
http://www.youtube.com/user/willrandy1#play/all/uploads-all/1/u1wpTdg_F6E
You know... look at the difference between Sarah Palin and John Kerry. Both lost in a race for national office. One becomes bitter and nasty and one continue on happy and secure and full of joy in spite of the nastiness and viciousness directed at her and her family.
If Sarah ever does run for national office I will work my heart out for her...
never have her pull rank on you or have her go in to a oration on how great she is at this or that
I don't believe she'd ever tell a serviceman to call her "Governor" instead of "Ma'am", either.
ccwrm - Don't know how many of us they are but she has been (as VP) and will likely be the only public servant I will spend any time for. I will give all I have.
Thanks, everyone, for the Kerry joke comments. Get it now.
RealClear Politics has picked up the Kerry joke:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2009/06/26/palin_responds_to_sen_kerry_joke_why_the_long_face.html
and linked to the full video.
But their caption is bizarre; it says Kerry wished Sarah had gone missing "along with Sanford." Excuse me? I believe what Kerry said was "instead of Sanford."
Big difference.
CNN picked it up as well as Smith.
hrh,
re: real clear politics headline about Kerry's joke:
>>their caption is bizarre; it says Kerry wished Sarah had gone missing "along with Sanford."
dun cha' get it, they did-no mean 2 sai "Sarah went missing with Sanford", they clearly meant: ~"Kerry wished Sarah had also gone missing, much in the same manner that Sanford had gone missing. In other words, her career was toast."
It's just words.
For some reason, when I was watching this video...an old Carly Simon song (James Bond) popped into my head...
"Nobody does it better
Makes me feel sad for the rest
Nobody does it half as good as you
Baby, baby...you're the best"
I'll be humming that all day long...
Heh. Up here in Canada it's a Celine Dion joke. Thank goodness they didn't breed (although she does have enough $ to attract the old moneyhound).
Anyone notice this tweet from the Guv?
"Walked Kosovo streets w/ KFOR troops, folks chatted about their interest in U.S. & they knew a lot about Alaska! Taught them Yupik greetings"
She taught them Yupik greetings. How cool is that?!
Don't you think that Sarah is much funnier and humorous than 90% of comedians and comediennes on TV? And that included David Letterman and Conan O'Brien.
OK, I get what you are saying about the city on the hill, and the leadership thing...all good, It's just as coming here for the first time and seeing her back just struck me odd, and I still think leaves some the wrong message, maybe just me...just sayin'.
Still could optimize that pic though, ya almost lost me due to that fact, and that I am working with a dinosaur here as many are with a dial up connect. Speed means everything.
Did I say I love Sarah Palin? You becha!
Finally saw some of the video. Look at how average dressed she is. Hope they have better video out there.
Audio of Jeri Thomson making Kerry her Loser of the Day for his missing governor comment:
http://c2.api.ning.com/files/r2OFN8Yfl4b4wFCFirmMcFq43-CETdsi7r33xYBHtN2ev41fDX6c2-0P0MVKc7dI45xd*mCglFTj8aaphMNVBTphd1GLzoY0/062509LoserKerry.mp3
PEC, is that an Army gray t-shirt she's wearing? It also looks like a dog tag around her neck? But why would she have that?
Yep, better video would be great, but I'm glad for this one.
And, just as the grainy Michael Reagan speech video went viral - and caused the stooooopid plagiarism nonsense - so is this grainy video going national.
Love it!
Luv our Gov!
Sarah is brilliant!
Palin TKOs Kerry and Wins!!
I am trying to make out if it is an Army shirt. I am looking close (no guys not for the wrong reason) and it does look like it. I tried to check on the dog tags and it could be. She wouldn't be required to wear them but she may have a set of her sons or somebody may have giving her a set.
Folks I have never seen a more down to earth politician visit. Now when Bruce Willis went and visited yes her was dressed like her, but normally they are in a dress casual outfit. Folks you can tell she really enjoys this. Most are there for show. She really wants to see the soldiers. I think this is just who she is regardless of her son's service. She really believes individuals that serve in the service are heroes. I never think of myself as one though I have served with many.
Oh the undershirts are an off green. PT shirts are gray ones.
Yeah. 'Cause no one but David Letterman ever observed that Kerry literally has a long face. If we wanted to read HuffPo or Kos talking points we'd be over there doing so. Be original or get out.
www.TammyBruce.com posted the Governor's Kosovo address on her page.
sjk...
you are so pathetic...better file an ethics complaint!
Latest Tweet
"BBQ w troops in aviation hanger; huge AK flag cake in their honor; ran w PT/Security along Camp Bondsteel rds into sunset; Q&A w leadership"
less than a minute ago from TwitterBerry
Latest tweet from GOV. Ran with soldiers enjoyed a BBQ. She gets it you all she gets it. Soldiers love and respect a leader like this. She reminds me of GEN Petraeous type style and the other quality Generals in the 101st. Loved meeting troops. Why can't she be my CIC?
Our great Gov. doing what she does best, CONNECTING!
Its such a stark contrast, her casualness as with family and friends, consistently presenting her Alaskan unpretentious nature, compared to POTUS's elitist stuffed arrogant phoniness and all the stammering uh's ,and ah's, of his unscripted speaking.
Love It Gov. be safe and sound!
Visit to Alaskan Soldiers
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/large_photo.php?id=360
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/large_photo.php?id=359
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/photos/090626a5108p030_large.jpg
Photo by Sgt. Pepper
More tweets... man the Guv is on a roll today... think she's a fan of the press? lol
Good update re Rural Advisor John Moller's recnt Emmonak trip, great news he reports; we'll twitter assuming press won't pick up good news.
23 minutes ago from TwitterBerry
John Moller just returned from Emmonak, reports 50% of residents have subsistence needs met already, others confident they can do the same.
17 minutes ago from web
John also met w/CNN reporter while in Emmonak & shared welcomed GOOD NEWS of region…as a result, highly unlikely interview will air:)
Last Tweet from governor:
"John also met w/CNN reporter while in Emmonak & shared welcomed GOOD NEWS of region…as a result, highly unlikely interview will air:)"
She cracks me up.
Good News = No Coverage
The Gov being technically savvy can't hurt. Although I heard BHO was good with the BB too . . .
Thank you for honoring our troops Gov. Palin.
Sarah Palin speak for me.
Yes this is a stab at CNN and the MSM. Good news = No Coverage. She doesn't hold back punches does she?
LOL, Here's video of her landing in the military base.
http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=video/video_show.php&id=63133
H/T AK GOV Office Website
Great video Patty
Disturbing thought: President Obama just now realizes that we have troops in Kosovo, only because Governor Palin is there with them.
Superstar anyone?
C4P needs to add that cool video that Patty linked to.
http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=video/video_show.php&id=63133
Governor Palin: "Smile....it confuses people!" Libs just cannot wipe that smile off her face!
Oh man, guys! That video was awesome! She is a woman in charge and the whole thing smacked of good old yummy C n C material.
I'm even more convinced that she's going to be our first female president. Damn, she looked good in that role!
I think this video absolutely rocks. I just love the way she jumps off the chopper taking the pack and slinging it over her shoulder like she is just one of the troopers.
This lady is a leader!
Patty,
Thanks for the video!
pop quiz on the guv? :)
Let me tell you what I picked up from the video. SHE CARRIED HER ON BAG. doesn't sound like a big deal but you would be surprised at how many people in high positions expect others to do that for them. It is quite annoying when they expect that because somebody else gets overloaded.
"What's your name?...I'm Sarah."
C4P thanks so much for being so on top of things and getting great updates like this new video. That was an utter delight to watch. She is so geniune. I loved when she slung that backpack over her shoulder. She loves our soldiers, and I think the feeling is mutual. God bless them.
If anyone has a Freep Acount they need to post this latest video.
I already did.
She fits right in with anyone she is with, black tie, casual, military, she's at home. Thanks for posting that great update video.
Jimr,
I posted the first one over there earlier today. I'm the one who mistyped the word "long" by typing "log"...why the log face. Anyway, I'll let someone else post this one.
Another gem from the recently posted video was her coming into hall with the troops, immediately shaking hands (in that firm grip she has) and then marching right over to the podium all without batting an eye.
Fearless.
AL B - I just spewed coffee on my keyboard. She did literally tell the guy on the street What is your name...I am Sarah. SHe is that down to earth.
Doug,
thats actually funnier :)
Doug --
I posted the new vid.
Your typo will probably become an FR classic, similar to "hugh" and "series" from years gone by...LOL.
This is why they call her down to earth...because she is.
I wonder if one of our liberal friends is disappointed that Palin did not where another one of her "short" skirts?
Thanks Al B, now how do we get Hot Air to post it?
jimr3 --
Dunno on HA. It's "above my paygrade". LOL.
Ha, somebody needs to get her a belt!
Love these videos. The images speak volumes.
"More tweets... man the Guv is on a roll today... think she's a fan of the press? lol"
I am convinced that between Sarah's Tweets and CP4's destroying any and every lie told/written about Gov Palin, the MSM massacre of Sarah and her family isn't going to happen in 2012 like it did in '08. They better get used to it.
Sarah will have over one million Twitter'ers following her shortly after she announces her run for the White House (whatever that day may be) and she can bypass a good portion of the useless, 20th century press.
RAM and her C4P staffers will also be even stronger then and will scare the you-know-what out anyone who dares to print lies about Sarah.
Of course, the C4P way is not the same as the Chicagoland style of "scaring the shit" out of someone...
So much for "diva" accusations!!!Love that woman's attitude. Her sense of humor is terrrrific!!!
The "thing" on her shirt appears to be her microphone.
What does PT stand for?
Al B.,
My typo did cause a bit of a stir earlier today. Most was very funny. People even posting pictures of logs! Next time I'll proof read a bit more carefully.
It stands for physical training. I had a lot of that when I was in boot camp. It sucked.
I love the 'Cuda to pieces, but I want to hang a sign from her that reads "Please feed me".
She is too skinny now. It shows in her arms. I fear how thin she'd be during any campaign for the White House.
I think C4P should rotate this latest video to the top of the page. But thats just me.
Everyone email Allahpundit and Ed Morrisey at HA:
allah@hotair.com
ed@hotair.com
And ask them to link to the c4p post. Make sure you give them the link to the POST, so we get the traffic at c4p.
I emailed them first thing this morning and the post w/ the video was linked in the headlines.
Later in the day, Allah takes the best of the headlines and will post in the blog section w/ his comments. He really likes Palin related posts b/c it drives up their traffic as well. Plus, I think Allah has a secret crush on Palin :).
Nope, not going to some random site to see awful things they've dreamt up. I've still managed to avoid KBH's site. It's just not worth it.
What is KBH's site?
alicebowen,
WTF does that leftwing hate site have to do with Governor Palin's trip to Kosovo?
Just thought you guys didn't like attacks on sarah so just giving you the heads up so you could do something about it. sorry was in wrong post.
She said "God Bless You and God Bless America"
What does THAT sound like?
"She said "God Bless You and God Bless America"
What does THAT sound like?"
Most of my friends
Here's the youtube version of the clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4s9mJWA2rI
Governor's tweet:
"John also met w/CNN reporter while in Emmonak & shared welcomed GOOD NEWS of region…as a result, highly unlikely interview will air:)about 2 hours ago from TwitterBerry "
Ha! Ha! It is good news so the media will not report it.
Hah. KBH. Sooooo meant LKB....
gardunne63, Sarah has always been a petite woman, I don't think she's lost any weight at all.
She's a runner and I believe Todd is too, he's also very fit and trim.
Gov. Palin is starting to develop her Foreign Policy creds.
Yeah, she's gonna be President in 2012. And it's gonna be great.
"She said "God Bless You and God Bless America"
The difference is when she says it, she actually MEANS it, unlike other politicos.
Gov. Palin is actually hanging out with the troops. She isn't there for photo ops. She is enjoying the company of the troops, as they are enjoying her I assume.
I'm so happy to see these videos and pictures. It has really made my day.
Here is a link from HotAir about a documentary about greeters at the airport for US soldiers. It literally brought tears to my eyes.
Remember when it was "cool" to love America? Palin is bringing that back BIG TIME.
http://hotair.com/greenroom/archives/2009/06/25/the-way-we-get-by/
Palin Twitter:
John [Moller] also met w/CNN reporter while in Emmonak & shared welcomed GOOD NEWS of region…as a result, highly unlikely interview will air.
Me again: "CNN reporter" is Dennis Zaki, Anchorage freelancer and liberal blogger who is a pal of Trig Truther Gryphen and CD.
When I read about Gov. Palin fulfilling her responsibility's as CIC of AKNG it fills my heart with admiration and joy. I get just a little emotional too.
o/t
boener is fillibustering the vote on the climate bill live on c-span right now.
http://c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx
its quite funny :)
He better, they are voting on a bill with a placeholder in it for terms they are going to fill in later. Lying bastards.
PEC---Thanks for let us know The adjutant of Alaska is a 3 Star General. I agree this is a big deal and the statement he made about Gov. Palin speaks volumes for the ones in the know. This is real experance Gov. Palin is getting in real time. I thinks we all agree Gov. Palin role as CIC of AKNG should be explained more because a lot of her supportes are not aware of the signifacanes of her role. I learned of it over at Blackhawk Five (I think thats it).
This is a repost from the other thread.
CodaCuda2012:
You mean www.blackfive.net
That is one of the best milblogs.
I've been a regular reader since about 2003-4.
baboon..
what's so funny about that?
It's about freakin time!!!! there is no way in h*** that they can let that bill pass.
Brian ----Yes that's it. I read about Gov. Palin and Missle defence over there last fall. I have this tendency to screw up the name of things. At least people know what I am talking about. It is a start.
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Fox News just mentioned this. (Sarah v. Lurch).
Just got to see the videos... All I can say is... when she is our nation's CIC the military is going to absolutely love her.
"John also met w/CNN reporter while in Emmonak & shared welcomed GOOD NEWS of region…as a result, highly unlikely interview will air:)"
"Good update re Rural Advisor John Moller's recnt Emmonak trip, great news he reports; we'll twitter assuming press won't pick up good news."
I know this is old news but "highly unlikely interview will air" and "assuming press won't pick up good news" the Guv is on a roll.
I love this woman.
Here is a photo of Gov. Palin meeting with Lithuanian Minister of Defense, Rasa Jukneviciene:
http://c2.api.ning.com/files/8ghMCylKXIw7VIQCADbyk-txMceKy4Je0nsfwMtJ3JFyJrMsiG8IMFs3xBzNxrtOr9Tn2cn41OKtDgtAAwKEhKM0vtO0d2QZ/GovernormeetswithLithuanianMinisterofDefense.jpg
Originally posted at Team Sarah by Bernard Bennett.
QOTD perhaps? C'mon, we can get to 30,000 if Allah posts it with two hours left in the day!
Could one of you guys post the following over at Shannyn Moore's blog?
John Kerry is one of the least popular in America…he’s pretty much at David Letterman's level in terms of personal favorability. Here’s some data.
http://www.pollingreport.com/k.htm
Palin’s favorables are approaching 50%, close to what she needs to win if you look at the last Pew and CNN poll.
She’s a lot more popular and well-liked than the guy who threw his medals into the ocean.
The Lithuanian photo is also at Texas for Sarah Palin's blog ...
There was a report on the 'Cuda smackdown and her visit to Kosovo on FNC's Special Report.
Tommy, John F'n Kerry threw some medals over the fence at the White House, symbolically giving them back.
Only problem is, a lot of people think that he bought the medals from a guy with a big duffle bag selling medals for people to throw over the fence at the protest.
It's commonly believed that he did not throw his own medals, just let everyone think he did, and still has the ones he got in his office.
For more stuff on Kerry the Commie, go here:
http://www.wintersoldier.com/
He's a fraud, a tool and a traitor as far as I'm concerned.
Thank you all who voted for Obama and the Dem's...my livelyhood and life just went into the crapper! All in my family are in the same boat!
Thanks...I officially HATE my Country for what it has become!
I love the USA...I officially hate what you have done!
To All Republican's who voted in favor of this bill...yeah ..I think you can understand my anger towards you...RINO SOB's.
Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore and Marky will stand to make Millions if NOT Billions off your stupidity! Congrats...I will NEVER pay ANOTHER dime to taxes!...COME GET ME! 8 Flippin RINO' could have changed the vote...and they blew it!
Cruela, I understand your anger, believe me. However , relax, don't blow a gasket.
Yes the House did this, but it won't pass the Senate.
Everyone is saying no way, no how.
I think McConnell (R-KY) may peel off enough Democrats in the Senate to sustain a filibuster, if they have to.
Begich (D-AK) won't support this crap, no way
Landreau (D-LA) she won't support it. Oil offshore, baby!
There are several other Dems in the Senate worried about what this will do to the economy, and Harry Reid (D-NV) is not in as strong a position as Speaker Stretchface Pelosi to strongarm them into voting for it.
Cap'n Trade just might win the R's the House back, even if it doesn't pass the Senate or get signed by the President.
This vote can be hung around Democrat reps in moderate to conservative districts and sink them like a stone.
Cheer up, and keep up the fight!
We can win this!
Yes We Can!
Post this link to a scientific poll regarding Obama's low favorables among military folks over at Shannyn Moore's blog. They really hate his guts and people over at Shannyn Moore's blog should see this data.
2008 Military Times poll: Wary about Obama
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/12/military_poll_main_122908/
The Cap & Tax bill passed the Senate...with 8 RINO republicans voting for it.
This is NOT good.
Tommy, your new nickname is "pollcat".
How you like that?:)
portlandon:
The bill was up for a vote in the House of Representatives, not the Senate.
The Senate will not pass this monstrosity, everyone is saying it won't fly.
I have been sweating my rear off this week at scout day camp so I have been late to all the action.
Can't add much to the discussion but I will say it was a hoot seeing you all jump on poor Teresa. I hope I never get on your bad side ;)
The guv is a natural. Natural leader, natural c in c. I think that as President she will be one of the most popluar C in C of the military ever. She carriers her own bag, she doesn't care if her hair is blown all over the place, she wears what they are wearing, she runs with them and I bet she waited in line for that BBQ instead of going to the front of the line.
She is down to earth and real.
Love it.
What will Gov. Palin say about this marxist, destroy-America bill?
Brian72,
I hope and pray you are right.
But I can tell you this, if this cap and trade tax passes the senate and it makes its way to the presidents desk, my families business that has been in existence since 1899 will be finished.
And our small business will not be the only business that will have been adversely affected by this asinine bill. Thousands of small businesses all across America will go extinct and the larger companies will just simply relocate oversees.
Snowe and Collins will vote for this piece of crap bill, count on it. By the time this gets taken up in the Senate, Al Franken will miraculously be seated.
HOWEVER, at this time, I cautiously agree with Brian72. I don't see enough votes in the Senate for this to pass yet, but I put nothing past any of these politicians to suddenly "change their minds" and vote for it. Deals can be made and pockets lined; that's the way they all are in D.C.
Senate=House.
I'm so ticked off I can't even think straight.
Here is the list of the turncoat trader Republicans who sold out our country for a few bits of gold:
Bono Mack - California, riverside
Castle - Delaware, only one
Kirk - Illinois, northern Chicago
Lance - New Jersey, suburbs/rural in north
Lobiondo - New Jersey, Atlantic City & south jersey
McHugh - New York, upstate, resigning to be ARMY SECRETARY
Reichert - Washington, eastern Seattle suburbs
Smith(NJ) - New Jersey, Trenton
Melt the Capitol Hill phone system.
Blow up the email servers(with traffic, duh)
If the public is mad and loud enough, they will pay attention.
This cannot be good for the Senators in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Washington St., W. Virginia ect. ect. ect.
Let 'em know how you feel!
Governor Palin may have something to say about this when she returns, or maybe before.
If she does, everyone will be listening, that's for sure.
Speak up Sarah, help us out here!
She never disappoints. It annoys me way some of the MSM like to say she shouldn't respond to comment. It seems to me many people like the fact she responds and that she does it so appropriately - appropriately strong condemnation (letterman) appropriately humorous retort (Kerry.) She's great.
Here are the congressional phone numbers of those slime balls:
Bono-202 225-5330
Castle-202 225-4165
Kirk-202 225-4835
Lance-202-225- 5361
Lobiond0 202 225-6572
Mc Hugh 202 225-4611
Reichert-202 225-7761
Smith 202 225 3765
I got this from Hot Air.
The eight RINO's that voted for this crap were:
Bono Mack - California, riverside
Castle - Delaware, only one
Kirk - Illinois, northern Chicago
Lance - New Jersey, suburbs/rural in north
Lobiondo - New Jersey, Atlantic City & south jersey
McHugh - New York, upstate, resigning to be ARMY SECRETARY
Reichert - Washington, eastern Seattle suburbs
Smith(NJ) - New Jersey, Trenton
Let's make there names famous.
All it took was four - only four of these individuals to vote no to kill this bill.
With regard to that list of idiot Republicans, I have to agree with Allahpundit when he says that talk radio is about to make their political lives very, very difficult.
You asked for it, jerks!
You called down the thunder, now you got it!
Hell's comin' with me, you hear?
HELL"S COMIN' WITH ME!!
LET'S RIDE!!
I am single..trying to work as hard as I can...have my own 15 year old business and it will be destroyed in a heartbeat..should this pass the Senate. I cry as I write this...DC..won't listen...just slam through what ever this new POS President wants....ugh...I am at a loss for words...
That video say's it all, Gov. Palin consistently presenting herself with that unpretentious Alaskan friendliness, warm and smiling as if at a family gathering.
What a great experience it must be for the troops to witness her presence and love for them, a heart felt tribute to their service and sacrifice.
Sarah would be the first to also acknowledge the blessing she receives from honoring them, it's a two way deal not often appreciated by todays leaders and she pulls it off for one reason only...
She exudes compassion from deep within her heart, no false pretense, and connects with people who will then feel their trust is not taken for granted.
Hope there are more videos, Bless the Gov. and troops, be safe and sound.
This is comforting...
Inhofe: Senate Will Not Pass Cap-and-Trade
Oklahoma senator cites recent trend against global warming legislation; dismisses House efforts and claims EPA action to impose it can be stalled.
“I want to tell you what’s going to happen from this point forward in my opinion,” Inhofe said at the Heartland Institute’s Third International Conference on Climate Change in Washington, D.C. on June 2. “First of all, the House will pass anything. Nancy Pelosi has the votes to pass anything. Don’t be distressed when you see the House passes some kind of cap-and-trade bill. And you know it could be worse [than the proposed bill] and she could still pass it, so it’ll pass there.”
“While the House will pass the bill … in the Senate, they’re not going to be able to pass it,” Inhofe said. “You guys – it’s just not going to happen."
The Oklahoma senator credited the Founding Fathers, noting that the senate rules put in place are a difficult obstacle for the global warming activists in the federal government to overcome.
“It will pass in the House, in the Senate it will not pass,” Inhofe continued. “And her latest vote and she won’t admit this, but it’s 34 votes and it takes 60 votes in the Senate. Maybe the people who wrote our constitution knew what they were talking about.”
much more at link; just posted the highlights:
http://www.businessandmedia.org/printer/2009/20090603094659.aspx
Did something happen on this blog between a "commentator" and Terryann?
http://twitter.com/terryannonline/status/2346338356
Duh...answered my own question. It's this thread, haahah.
Inhofe is da man on this global warming junk.
There are some others that will fight this hard, some of them Dems.
I bet Begich (D-AK) will join them, being an energy state.
Gov Palin can help too, when she returns after the holiday weekend.
I've got to jump in the shower and burn some natural gas for my hot water, then burn some gasoline to go out and have some adult beverages with some friends, and stop getting mad about these morons destroying my country, at least for a while.
Later folks,
Keep Hope Alive!
Keep Hope Alive!
Some Dem Senators who are against cap and trade bill are:
Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.)
Evan Bayh (D-Ind.)
Robert Casey (D-Pa.)
Mary Landrieu (D-La.)
Carl Levin (D-Mich.)
Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)
Ben Nelson (D-Neb.)
Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)
I think only Snowe and Collins will defect from the GOP. Even though McCain is on record being for cap and trade, he doesn't like this particular bill and said he'd vote "no".
Yogi,
Here's the analysis:
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/06/cap-and-trade-bill-passes-house.html#comments
My electric will double...$400 to $800 per month. I have an all electric house and I LOVE my AC. Anyway, if this POS passes, Ohio, which is an important state, will vote GOP for the foreseeable future.
Should we make anything of the fact that BOR headed overseas yesterday at the same time that the good gov is overseas?
Yeah, you're right, overseas covers a lot of area.
So. Nothing to make of this ...
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