Speaking of Alaskan politics…have you seen Time magazine’s article on Sarah Palin? Just came out. Half truths, multiple inaccuracies.

I think this new book can set the record straight. Sarah takes on Big Oil: The compelling story of Governor Sarah Palin’s battle with Alaska’s Big 3 oil companies, as told by the state’s top oil and gas editors. (www.sarahtakesonbigoil.com)

Written by the other side, so to speak, since the writers are not Republicans. They also talk to a whole lot of people in the industry — Alaska’s oil and gas industry — angry with Gov. Palin.

But surprisingly, Palin has done a solid job. She really wrote her own story by having the intelligence, insight and backbone to be the best one of the toughest CEOs Alaska has ever had.

Here’s an excerpt from the book that shows what typical interviews turned out:

Dan Seamount, one of two commissioners who served with Sarah Palin in 2003 and early 2004 on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, had the following to say about Palin.

“She’s pro-development, not pro-industry. She’ll tell you, ‘My boss is the people of Alaska.’
“She’s smart, a quick study. Her adversaries’ biggest mistake is underestimating her intelligence, her understanding of issues. And she uses their arrogance against them.”

And this:
“Your leadership and that of your administration has been outstanding and your integrity and transparent style are a breath of fresh air in what has proven to be a rather shady and smoke-filled past in regard to energy issues in Alaska.” —David Sokol, chairman and CEO of MidAmerican Holdings Co. (a Warren Buffet company), to Gov. Sarah Palin, related to her work on a pipeline to carry North Slope gas to market.