Maybe you legal eagles can help me, but isn’t Con Law where those who lack the intellectual heft to argue a case go? Isn’t it where the analysts, not the ‘persuaders’ who pursue that course? Just askin’.
As to whether Governor Sarah Palin knows anything about energy, it’s laughable to read cedarford and progmeister’s analysis. Really. They should come with a snort alert.
Several of Governor Palin’s predecessors attempted a natural gas line project. Several. But because the industry was in bed with the politicians, they couldn’t get a fair bid process. Gov. Palin negotiated this deal – it’s all on her. But I suppose according to you, that ole ‘ignert’ gal felt her way along in the dark. You make me want to puke with your condescension.
And no she didn’t get her knowledge from being married to a BP foreman and union member, but she did hear about production issues from both sides – blue and white collar. I’m sure according to you guys, that just made her dumber…
The single greatest wedge issue is energy. Americans stand with republicans two to one on this issue. And most Americans link energy issues with the economy, the most prominent issue in voters minds. While the 9% approval of Congress seems not to phase them, imagine what it does to people who pay $4.50 for gas to see Pelosi out hawking her book and vacationing democrats when most Americans cancelled their vacations this year.
It’s a no brainer. Governor Palin chaired the Oil and Gas Energy Commission, and received an insider’s view of corruption. Her subsequent actions resulted in the resignation of those she identified – including the Attorney General of Alaska. But while she was on the O&G Commission I’m sure she didn’t learn anything cedarford. She’s not an engineer, and she’s a woman. No way with those two strikes against her. (OMG!)
People who say “Read my lipstick” are missing the real slogan this year. It should be “It’s the energy policy, Stupid.”
Of course she was chosen for that, and more, her REFORM of the energy issues and the way they were being addressed in Alaska, as well as her ability to get things done.
For a description of Gov. Palin’s performance in energy and as commander of the national guard of her state go here.
