Video Retrieved from PalinTV

Governor Palin conducted a telephone interview with Glenn Beck, on April 30, 2010 at 1100 EDT, in which she discussed her inclusion in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, as covered by Lori Calabrese.

Beck contrasted Gov. Palin's Reagan Conservatism with a slew of leftists who also made the list. Gov. Palin said about her planned attendance at the Time 100 event: "What this is going to do is allow us the opportunity to express further how much we love America and the opportunities we have here and it will be just the antithesis of so many of the statements and representations of all those other people you just named off....to remind Americans that we live the life that most people on this globe would never even be able to dream of, and yet too many Americans find ourselves taking for granted the American life our founding fathers worked so hard to create."

The video is actually a complete audio transcript.

US for Palin
April 29 - 30, 2010 Story Items

TIME names Palin one of the world’s most influential people
by Lori Calabrese

TIME Magazine just released the 2010 TIME 100. Want to see the annual list of people whose ideas, innovations and actions are shaping our world? Then look no further than the May 10th issue.

Gary P. Jackson's Consituting America Series provides tutorials on the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitutiton. Though these items are not about Gov. Palin, US for Palin is proud to be one of the sites on which this series appears.

Constituting America: The Federalist Papers, Federalist 4
by Gary P. Jackson

In Federalist 4, John Jay continues to build the case for the United States vs 13 separate sovereign nations, or groups of nations.

Constituting America: The Federalist Papers, Federalist 3
by Gary P. Jackson

Federalist 3 is a continuation of the theme John Jay started in Federalist 2. In today’s read, Jay continues to speak to a United States and their combined power, vs separate sovereign nations.

Following is the complete transcript of Gov. Palin's Facebook Note asserting how vital it is that we proceed with responsible domestic energy development even in the face of the Gulf Coast tragedy:

We’ve all been shocked and saddened by the tragic events in the Gulf of Mexico. My heart breaks for coastal residents who are facing fears of the unknown impacts of the oil spill.

As an Alaskan, I can speak from the heart about the tragedy of an oil spill. For as long as I live, I will never forget the day the Exxon-Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef and millions of gallons of North Slope crude poured into the waters of our beautiful Prince William Sound. The spill was devastating to so many Alaskans who, like my own family, make their living on the water from our commercial fishing industry. “Heartbreaking” was the word my husband Todd, an Alaska Native and trained oil spill responder, used to describe the scene as we watched it unfold on land and water that we feel is sacred.

Alaskans understand the tragedy of an oil spill, and we’ve taken steps to do all we can to prevent another Exxon tragedy, but we are still pro-development. We still believe in responsible development, which includes drilling to extract energy sources, because we know that there is an inherent link between energy and security, energy and prosperity, and energy and freedom. Production of our own resources means security for America and opportunities for American workers. We need oil, and if we don’t drill for it here, we have to purchase it from countries that not only do not like America and can use energy purchases as a weapon against us, but also do not have the oversight that America has.

In the coming days, there will be hearings to discover the cause of the explosion and the subsequent leak. Actions will be taken to increase oversight to prevent future accidents. Government can and must play an appropriate role here. If a company was lax in its prevention practices, it must be held accountable. It is inexcusable for any oil company to not invest in preventative measures. They must be held accountable or the public will forever distrust the industry.

This was the position I took as an oil and gas regulator and as Governor of Alaska when my administration ramped up oversight of the oil industry and created a petroleum-systems-integrity office to monitor our oil and gas infrastructure for potential environmental risks. I took a lot of heat for the stand I took “against the oil industry” (which is how political adversaries labeled my actions). But we took tough action because there was proof of some improper maintenance of oil infrastructure which I believed was unacceptable. We instituted new oversight and held British Petroleum (BP) financially accountable for poor maintenance practices. We also filed a Friend-of-the-Court brief against Exxon’s interests for its decades-old responsibility to compensate Alaskans affected by the Valdez spill, and I took other actions “against” the industry which ultimately helped hold it accountable.

All responsible energy development must be accompanied by strict oversight, but even with the strictest oversight in the world, accidents still happen. No human endeavor is ever without risk – whether it’s sending a man to the moon or extracting the necessary resources to fuel our civilization. I repeat the slogan “drill here, drill now” not out of naiveté or disregard for the tragic consequences of oil spills – my family and my state and I know firsthand those consequences. How could I still believe in drilling America’s domestic supply of energy after having seen the devastation of the Exxon-Valdez spill? I continue to believe in it because increased domestic oil production will make us a more secure, prosperous, and peaceful nation.

Our hearts go out to all Americans along the coast affected by this recent tragedy, especially those who lost family members in the rig explosion, and our prayers go up for a successful recovery. May spill responders be safe.

-Sarah Palin

- Posted using BlogPress from my Palin-Powered iPhone

US for Palin
April 26 - 28, 2010 Story Items

Sarah Palin 26 Obama’s Alaska Mafia: ZERO
by Gary P. Jackson

Let this latest dismissed complaint serves as a reminder for one of the real and stated reasons for her voluntary relinquishment of office, an office she campaigned for diligently, tirelessly and effectively. -Thomas Van Flein, Esq.

Governor Palin on Hannity
by Stacy Drake

Governor Palin was on Hannity tonight to discuss the new immigration law passed in Arizona, the most recent attacks on her, Obama’s use of race card in his new political push, and the fact that Timothy Geithner has never held a “real job.”

The POT(US) Calling the Kettle Black
by Adrienne Ross

We can count on some basic things in this life: you know, rain showers in April, the New York Knicks losing basketball games, and…Liberals playing the race card.

Sarah Palin: The Businessman vs. the Bureaucrat
by Gary P. Jackson

One of the things Sarah Palin promised America was the support of solid, common sense Conservatives who would help lead this country back to prosperity and the Rule of Law. To that end, Sarah has endorsed a fine man from Pennsylvania who is running is a special election for Congress.

Gary P. Jackson's Consituting America Series provides tutorials on the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitutiton. Though these items are not about Gov. Palin, US for Palin is proud to be one of the sites on which this series appears.

Constituting America: The Federalist Papers, Federalist 2
by Gary P. Jackson

In Federalist 2, John Jay discusses the fact that by forming a government, the citizens indeed cede some of their Natural Rights, rights given to them by God, in order to further the cause of the greater good.

Constituting America: The Federalist Papers: Federalist 1
by Gary P. Jackson

The Federalist is just that. What we have is a collection of essays that were published in support of the Constitution’s ratification. They are also considered a guide to interpreting the original intent of our founders.

Constituting America: Lesson Six: The Constitution, The Bill of Rights
by Gary P. Jackson

As one reads our founding documents, our Declaration of Independence, our Constitution, it’s truly remarkable how elegant and inspiring these documents are. Our Declaration has shone like a beacon of Freedom and Liberty world wide and has inspired men in other nations to stand up and demand their own God Given Rights of Freedom, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It’s the most significant political document ever written.

US for Palin
April 24 - 25, 2010 Story Items

Grayson Uses Palin’s Name to Beclown Himself… Again
by Stacy Drake

I had just started to compile information for another ‘leftist uses phony “Nazi” meme against someone they disagree with’ post when I saw a story from the Hill titled “Rep. Grayson: Palin trying to make ‘fascism fashionable,’ ‘gets away with it‘”.

Sarah Palin Testifies In Knoxville As The FBI Details An Elaborate Coverup By Defendant In The E-Mail Hacking Case
by Gary P. Jackson

Meanwhile, an FBI computer forensics expert, Agent Stephen McFall, testified before the court on Thursday about the lengths Kernell went through to cover up his crime.

US for Palin
April 22 - 23, 2010 Story Items

Palin on Greta to Discuss David Kernell Trial
by Stacy Drake

Governor Palin appeared Friday night “On The Record with Greta Van Susteren.” She discussed testifying in the David Kernell email hacking trial. She also spoke briefly about the new illegal immigration law passed in Arizona and threw in a little ‘Federalism 101′ lesson for viewers at home.

Bristol Palin ad campaign receives positive response
by Lori Calabrese

Bristol Palin, one of the nation's most famous teen moms, recently made an appearance in a highly publicized public service announcement for The Candie's Foundation....Bristol asks the question in the ad: "What if I didn't come from a famous family?"

Sarah Palin Slams The Obama Regime For Institutionalizing Crony Capitalism
by Gary P. Jackson

"First off, the people involved in writing government regulations are often lobbyists from the very industry that the new laws are supposed to regulate, and that’s been the case here." -Gov. Sarah Palin

Palin reacts to Graham’s dis-invite
by Lori Calabrese

Gary P. Jackson's Consituting America Series provides tutorials on the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitutiton. Though these items are not about Gov. Palin, US for Palin is proud to be one of the sites on which this series appears.

Constituting America: Lesson Five: The Constitution, Articles IV-VII
by Gary P. Jackson

Today we finish reading the Articles of the Constitution. Originally, this was the Constitution. And was signed September 17, 1787. The first ten amendments, what are known as the Bill of Rights, were added in March of 1789 and ratified December 15, 1791.

Constituting America: Lesson Four: The Constitution, Article III: The Judicial Branch
by Gary P. Jackson

Welcome to day four of our ninety-one day adventure. Today we look at look at the Judicial Branch of government.

US for Palin
April 19 - 21, 2010 Story Items

Gary P. Jackson's Consituting America Series provides tutorials on the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitutiton. Though these items are not about Gov. Palin, US for Palin is proud to be one of the sites on which this series appears.

Constituting America: Lesson Three: The Constitution, We Read Article II
by Gary P. Jackson

Today’s reading involves the Executive Branch, the presidency.

Constituting America, Lesson Two: The Constitution; We Read The Preamble and Article I
by Gary P. Jackson

Welcome to the official start of Constituting America, our 90 day journey of discovery and rediscovery. America was founded on the idea that man has Natural Rights.

Constituting America, Lesson One: The Declaration Of Independence
by Gary P. Jackson

Last week we told you of a wonderful plan actress and activist Janine Turner has for helping America get back on the path our founders set for us. What Turner has done is found a group: Constituting America. While this will be an ongoing project, one her groups first goals is to educate Americans in their history and their God given rights. Rights that are protected by our Constitution.

Gov. Palin items

Sarah Palin, Ready To Lead The Nation
by Gary P. Jackson

If presidential means being able to take the heat in the kitchen Sarah Palin has demonstrated this quality to the fullest imaginable extent. -Professor Steven Kates

The Dangerous Drivel of Joe Klein About Sarah Palin
by Stacy Drake

Unable to cope with any dissent or debate from private citizens against the almighty Obama administration, all criticism shall be deemed sedition...

Sarah Palin Inspiring Strong Women Nationwide To Take The Leadership Role
by Gary P. Jackson

In the relatively short time she has been on the world stage, Sarah Palin finds herself an icon to smart, strong, independent women everywhere.

This Day, April 20, 1989, Track CJ Palin was born. "...[My] life truly began. I became a mom," wrote Governor Palin about her first-born child in Going Rogue, an American Life. "I had no idea how this tiny person, my son, would turn me inside out and upside down with the all-consuming love that swelled my heart from the second he was born." (Palin, 2009, p. 51). He was named after the spring track (running) season.

PFC Palin serves in Arctic Wolves First Stryker Brigade based out of Ft. Wainwright. He was deployed to Iraq on September 11, 2008. Gov. Palin presided over that deployment ceremony, which icluded him. He was welcomed home on October 8, 2009.

References:

Palin, S. L. H. (2009). Going Rogue, an American Life. (New York, Harper). pp. 51-53.

The latest hit piece against SarahPAC originates from Sandra Fish, a contributor to AOL Politics Daily. In this specimen, she rails against SarahPAC's spending on consulting, travel, and photography fees, and uses the PAC's routine disclosure filings in a lame attempt to build a case that it is not fulfilling its mission. In her lead, Fish points to 20 targeted districts and complains that SarahPAC did not support or endorse "favored candidates in those districts" (Fish, 2010, para. 1).

Calculus of Candidate Endorsements

The real world is not as simple as Fish makes it appear. Governor Palin identified 20 incumbents she wants to see voted out of office. That does not confer an obligation upon her to immediately identify the names of those she would endorse and financially support to run against them. In many districts, there may be contested primaries. Also, Gov. Palin and SarahPAC are not in the business of squandering endorsements. Even one losing endorsement can seriously deplete her political capital. Her endorsements have to be winners. Mere agreement with political values is necessary but insufficient to generate a winner. The candidate must have a clean shot of winning, i.e. run an effective campaign.

Expenses, Revisited

Further, the serious money is needed later on in the election cycle. SarahPAC has to leverage its endorsement money wisely. In my prior entry on SarahPAC's expenses, I already addressed how I am satisfied that the expenses incurred, are reasonable and customary. I expressed my satisfaction with SarahPAC's handling of its expenses both as a mid-range donor and as editor and publisher of a site that routinely asks people to donate to the PAC.

All PACs Have High Administrative Overhead

Mitt Romney's Free and Strong America PAC disbursed $52.4K to candidates. It has substantial consulting and administrative expenses, totalling over 20 times what was disbursed to candidates -- $1.226 million. HuckPAC disbursed $13,500 to candidates and it too disbursed more than 20 times that number in its administrative expenses - $270K. SarahPAC disbursed $9.5K to candidates and had $393K in other expenses. Romney's PAC raised $1.5 million; HuckPAC, $273K, and SarahPAC $400.5K.

There is nothing non-standard or untoward about SarahPAC's disbursements. Those whose opinions matter on the subject of donations to SarahPAC - the donors - have not lodged any complaints about how SarahPAC conducts business.

Did Fish bother to read the disclosure reports for Romney's and Huckabee's PAC's? Or is only SarahPAC the subject of Fish's fishing expedition?

References:

Fish, S. (2010, April 19). "Sarah Palin's House Hit List: No Money to Favored Candidates So Far." AOL Politics Daily. Retrieved April 19, 2010 from: http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/04/19/sarah-palins-house-hit-list-no-money-to-favored-candidates-so/

Reports of Receipts and Disbursements. Committee: Free and Strong America PAC. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 19, 2010 from: http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/321/10930570321/10930570321.pdf#navpanes=0

Reports of Receipts and Disbursements. Committee: HuckPAC. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 19, 2010 from: http://images.nictusa.com/pdf/189/10990547189/10990547189.pdf#navpanes=0

Reports of Receipts and Disbursements. Committee: Sarah PAC. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 19, 2010 from: http://query.nictusa.com/pdf/552/10990533552/10990533552.pdf#navpanes=0

The American Spectator's Quinn Hillyer apparently came down with a bad case of Palin Derangement Syndrome (PDS), as evidenced by his hit piece called, "The Problem with Palin." For a supposedly "conservative" publication, Hillyer presented three pages of left-wing rantings along the lines of "she's not qualified," and "quitter." She Read Legislation and Budgets Before Signing... On page one, Hillyer rails at Gov. Palin personally reading budgets and reading legislation! "And it was no doubt admirable for Palin to take her own responsibility so seriously. But at some point a chief executive can't personally handle such details herself," (Hillyer, 2010, p. 1). He continues, with a snarky "Maybe Alaska, being the single most sparsely populated state in the Union, lends itself to having budgets personally vetted on every line by the governor herself. " The reality: Gov. Palin wanted to know that what her hand signed is legitimate and actually going to benefit her constituents. On "Quitting Up" - Like that's Bad... The "quitter" meme was particularly interesting. Hillyer's assertion is not that Gov. Palin merely "quit," rather she "quit up" - meaning that she secured a better position for herself post-resignation from various positions, to wit:

AGAIN AND AGAIN, Palin hasn't failed upward, but quit upward: quitting her way through four colleges, quitting the oil commission, quitting as governor after barely more than two years in office. It's an odd record, and it stands in contrast to her own history of gritty refusal to give in to physical (as opposed to political) challenges (Hillyer, 2010, p. 2).

President Ronald Reagan did precisely the same thing. In fact, everything Gov. Palin does is straight out of the Reagan playbook. We can even look all the way to the left for a benchmark. The man who holds the office of President quit his "job" as a garden variety rabble rouser - read that "community organizer" - got elected as an Ill State Senator, accomplished nothing, got elected as a US Senator, still accomplished nothing, spent his entire time in the Senate campaiging for the job he now holds. His accomplishments since? Setting our nation on the course to socialism, alienating allies, emboldening enemies, increasing national debt, taxes, size and scope of government - all while working on his golf handicap. In fact, we should encourage Obama to spend less time in the White House and much more time on the green teeing off. The more his hands are off the nation's governance and the more firmly they are wrapped around a golf club, the better off our nation will be. Yes, Gov. Palin "quit up." So what? Absent promotion (which does not exist in politics), we are supposed to "quit" lesser jobs to advance to higher ones, else we stagnate. When Gov. Palin "quit," she left a legacy of accomplishments. In her final seven months as Governor, she accomplished more for Alaska than seven governors in 50 years have accomplished for the State of New York. The "Inexperienced Meme" Hillyer spills many screen pixels building the case that Gov. Palin's "inexperience" led her to champion ethics reform that was later used to drive her out of office, with the conclusion that she "is not qualified to be president" (Hillyer, 2010, p. 2). The frivolous ethics complaints did not start flooding in until after August 29, 2008. The ethics laws Gov. Palin championed were on the books for over a year without issue. Sexism? The entire article is written in the tone of a stern father telling his disobedient daughter to sit down and shut up and grow up. According to him, she should not even consider running till 2024. She's "too young." Really? But, Obama who's only two years older and has no executive experience is not too young? But Gov. Palin who has 18 years of executive experience in positions of increasing responsibility is "too young." She has to wait. Why? Because she's a woman? Our Sarah What Hillyer began with, I conclude with: "There's something distinctive, something deeply personal, about the way her legions of strong supporters rush not just to defend her but to counter-attack any and all of her critics. Palin has a way of establishing a sense of connectedness with her backers." (Hillyer, 2010, p. 1). I am simultaneously proud and humbled to be among Gov. Palin's "legions of strong supporters." We work together; we set aside differences and internecine rivalries to achieve a common goal. We are her wing men and women. We will not be bought off with free trips to leadership conferences to cheat in straw polls. We have something called loyalty. Our bonds with Gov. Palin are tight and strong, for she is not merely Gov. Palin. She is Sarah. Our Sarah. No Mr. Hillyer, just like Gov. Palin - Sarah - we will not sit down and shut up. When she comes under attack, we're locked and loaded - ready for the counter-attack, whether it originates from leftists or so-called conservatives. And when we're done, we never retreat. We always reload - in her honor. And, yes Mr. Hillyer, we await the day Gov. Palin answers her summons to serve. References:

Hillyer, Q. (2010, April 19). "The Problem with Palin." The American Spectator. Retrieved April 19, 2010 from: http://spectator.org/archives/2010/04/19/the-problem-with-palin/

Video retrieved from PalinTV. TV Advertisement for Women of Joy Speech Governor Palin addressed the Women of Joy conference April 16, 2010, in Louisville, KY. Her speech, which ran nearly 40 minutes rocked the house. She addressed her faith, family and joy which help keep her grounded. Her speech focused on moms, wives, employers and being good citizens, largely avoiding politics. Gov Palin thanked Prayer Warriors all over the nation, whose prayers she said give her strength. She discussed how she likes to have someone pray with her before significant events. Gov. Palin spoke of the importance of having a partner in life and for her that helpmate is Todd. She spoke of her days as a sports reporter and how reporting morphed from a focus on who, what, when, where, why and how to interjection of political bias. Gov. Palin said that Prayer Warriors help her develop a thicker skin, allowing her to stay focused on the objective. "God has allowed us to be extraordinary by providing us opportunities that can really blow our minds, if we know where to look," she said. Gov. Palin said that "our men and women in uniform are a force for good in the world." She spoke frankly about her pregnancy with Trig and how the diagnosis of Down Syndrome first tested her faith. In discussing the ultrasound test results with her husband Todd, Gov. Palin asked, "why us?" He responded, "why not us?" Gov. Palin came to realize that this was something she could handle. Faith, Gov. Palin said guided her through the curveballs that life tends to throw.

US for Palin
April 17, 2010 Story Items

Judi McLeod: Sarah Palin Could Be the Most Genuine, Real Politician I Ever Met
by Adrienne Ross

Sarah Palin could be the most genuine, real politician I ever met.

S.E. Cupp On Religion, Tea Parties, Barack Obama, Michelle Bachmann, And Sarah Palin
by Gary P. Jackson

One of our favorite Conservative commentators, S.E. Cupp, has written a new book: “Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media’s Attack on Christianity”

Happy Birthday Trig! May your sweet spirit that's shared w/others who are touched in special ways keep us looking up! Rom. 8:31 is for them! - Sarah Palin via Twitter.

References:

Palin, S. L. H. (2010, April 18). Happy Birthday Trig. Twitter, Sarah Palin. Retrieved April 18, 2010 from: http://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA/status/12400282566

US for Palin
April 16, 2010 Story Items

Preview of Palin’s Women of Joy Appearance
by Adrienne Ross

Tonight, in just about an hour, Governor Palin will speak to a sold-out room at the Women of Joy Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Together – Women of Joy and you, for 3 days, 2 nights and 1 purpose – to glorify God in joyful praise!

Aw, Dear Leader Obama Upset The Peasants Aren’t Bowing At His Feet On Tax Day
by Gary P. Jackson

You know, I am beginning to think French leader Nicholas Sarkozy was right when he called Barack Obama dangerously insane.

Sarah Palin Asks: Mr. President, Is A Strong America A Problem?
by Gary P. Jackson

Most Americans do like it. America’s military may be one of the greatest forces for good the world has ever seen, liberating countless millions from tyranny, slavery, and oppression over the last 234 years.