US for Palin
April 15, 2010 Story Items

Tea Partying in New York (includes pictures)
by Adrienne Ross

I wore a sweatshirt with a picture of Governor Palin and the words, “America’s President.” A few expressed their admiration for it. One woman exclaimed, “Go, Sarah!”

Southern Republican Leadership Conference… A Photo Journey
by Missy Stewart

Governor Palin's rousing speeches are paving the way to take our country back in 2010, and what better place to start this rogue road trip than in Who Dat? Nation.

Sarah Palin Spanks Obama For His Idiotic Statement On America’s Status As A Super Power
by Gary P. Jackson

Obama is obviously someone who hates America and Americans. He hates everything that has made America the greatest nation civilization has ever known.

Awesome: The “Crash The Tea Party” Loon Is A Middle-School Teacher (Democrat) And Is Now Under Investigation By His Employer!
by Gary P. Jackson

Jason Levin, the Portland man who caused a ruckus over his plans to infiltrate Tea Party protests faces an investigation by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.

Bittersweet SRLC (w/ pictures)
by Adrienne Ross

Of all the speakers...Governor Palin was the best, most energetic. She discussed energy at length and went into foreign policy issues. Her speech was substantive, passionate--and presidential.

The Alinsky Left is predictably manufacturing scandals, this time over SarahPAC's routine filing of receipts and disbursements at the closing of this years' first quarter. "SarahPAC Ensures That Sarah Palin Travels in Style" an ABC News headline blares. It's not until you read the actual story and get to the second page that the reporter, Matthew Mosk acknowledges that this practice is standard for all poltical action committees, and that the late Ted Kennedy had significant travel expenses.

As a Donor

As a mid-range donor to SarahPAC, I review these filings, because I have a vested interest in ensuring that my hard-earned money is being used for its stated purpose and that nothing untoward is being done with donated funds. I am completely satisfied with how my donated funds are used. As a donor I can wholeheartedly say that your donation to SarahPAC will be used properly to fulfill the organization's mission. Oh, and since I've said many times on these pages, that I trust Gov. Palin with my life, it logically follows that I trust her with my money. I'll even go so far as to say she is more responsible steward to it than I am!

My Responsibility as Supporter and Un-Authorized Promoter of SarahPAC

As editor and publisher of US 4 Palin, I routinely re-post SarahPAC's fund-raising request letters. I run house ads for SarahPAC all over this site. I ask people via Facebook and Twitter to donate. I am not an official or authorized fund-raiser for SarahPAC; I am a supporter who wants to see Gov. Palin and her PAC succeed. I have a fiduciary responsibility to you - my readers - who I am asking to donate to SarahPAC to ensure that nothing unusual or untoward is being done with this money. I am satisfied that SarahPAC is doing everything correctly.

SarahPAC's Expenses: Reasonable, Customary, Appropriate

As a donor, I am satisfied that SarahPAC is properly and correctly using the money I have entrusted to them. The PAC is supporting Reagan Conservative candidates. Governor Palin's travel expenses are a reasonable and routine part of this work. I am happy to help support her travel; to keep her and her family safe and secure. Let's review some of these expenses that have the Alinsky left in a huge uproar. Gov. Palin stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix, AZ. The stories implied rooms costing several thousand dollars per night complete with caviar and champagne dinners. The actual cost? $446. For a suite used to house Gov. Palin, her husband and some of her children. Other "luxury" hotels Gov. Palin stayed at included Courtyard by Marriott. Most of Gov. Palin's air fares are under $400! The $3400 Peninsula Hotel bill for lodging and meals was for Gov. Palin and several other people for several days. This bill was incurred when she was starting out her Fox News consultancy. I know New York hotels - this was a bargain!

Wise and Prudent Aviation Decisions

And as a pilot I say to Gov. Palin - kudos on paying that de-icing cost! I've read the NTSB reports of pilots who thought they'd save a few dollars by skimping on de-icing. The outcome was always a loud boom, fire, a huge debris field, and no survivors. If a little bit or even all of my donation money went to de-ice that plane, I am happy - and would donate to that effort again! And again! And as a pilot, I know the value of using private aircraft. Gov. Palin's husband is a pilot. The Palins know aviation and know when it makes sense to fly commercial and when it makes sense to fly privately. For that trip, a private flight made sense and $7K to de-ice is nothing compared to the value of a human life. For those of you who do NOT donate to SarahPAC and don't like how the Palin's travel, as far as I'm concerned you have nothing to say about it!

Washington Speakers Bureau

Not related to the PAC, but related to the stories trying to build up a character of "Queen Sarah I," I booked speakers for my old employer 10 years ago. These were bargain basement speakers with honorariums under $10K. Every last one of them traveled first class on these engagements. It's standard procedure when you work with a speakers bureau. The bureau also gets a substantial amount of money from that speaking fee. That is how they earn their profit and pay their overhead. Gov. Palin is not "demanding" anything, Gov. Palin is booked many months in advance. Her speaking engagements keep U4P staff busy, that's for sure! The organizers of these events are satisfied they are getting good value for their money spent. I agree with them.

Straw Poll

The Alinsky leftists are concerned about the state of Gov. Palin's water bottles at her lecterns. No, she did not demand gold-plated crystal, though they would like you to think so.


Gov. Palin's - or more probably Washington Speaker's Bureau's - very simple request: bendable straws in two water bottles filled with - you betcha - water. I've watched many of Gov. Palin's speeches. I've never seen her drink anything at the lectern. Regardless, a box of bendable straws cost less than $2. Two straws out of the box probably cost a penny. This is what the left is so concerned about? Gov. Palin or the Bureau who works the contract wants one cent worth of plastic so she doesn't have to go "Cheers! Bottoms Up!" during her speeches? Talk about grasping at straws! This is the best they can come up with? Ironically, if someone were grab a bendable straw that touched Gov Palin's lips and sell it on eBay, that used bendable straw would command a huge sum of money. How's that for a straw poll?

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References:

Schedule B Itemized Disbursements All Listed Line Numbers. Committee: Sarah PAC. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2010 from: http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00458588/461216/sb/ALL

US for Palin
April 14, 2010 Story Items

The California Persecution of Sarah Palin
by Stacy Drake

While California falls to pieces, the second most powerful democrat in the state spends his time trying to silence Sarah Palin by getting college students to play along with his little charade to his other willing accomplices in the news media.

Sarah Palin Serves Up Some Boston Tea
by Gary P. Jackson

Sarah Palin gives a stirring speech on Liberty and Freedom in front of a huge crowd in Boston today.

Sarah Palin: The Tax Man Cometh
by Ron Devito

The tax man cometh… while tax cuts soon expire. This takes away the private sector’s opportunities to grow and thrive and create jobs, and it diminishes America’s work ethic.

Gov Palin Live at Boston Tea Party 2010
by Ron Devito

Gov Palin Live at Boston Tea Party April 14, 2010 @ 1100 EDT. Stream is archived. Registration required.

US for Palin
April 10 - 12, 2010 Story Items

SRLC: Kristi King & I Interviewed By AFP (w/ pics)
by Adrienne Ross

Kristi...made it clear that although Gingrich was definitely deserving of admiration, Governor Palin was the clear leader.

On Nuclear Strategery Sarah Palin Says “Jump!” And Barack Obama Asks “How High?”
by Gary P. Jackson

At this point is there really any question who the actual leader of the free world is? Time and time again we see Obama do something really stupid, and dangerous, only to have Sarah Palin call him on it.

New Hope… New Change… New Orleans
by Missy Stewart

The 2008 Republican Vice Presidential nominee lived up to her billing as the main draw as she electrified thousands of supporters with her clarion call for common-sense conservatism and smaller government.

Janine Turner: Time For A 180, America
by Gary P. Jackson

As we all know, America is in big trouble. We, as a nation, have wandered quite far from our First Principles, and the Constitutional Republic our founders gave us is almost unrecognizable these days, as we rush towards communism and tyranny under Barack Obama and the Marxist-democrat party.

The Snack Of Champions
by Gary P. Jackson

Sarah Palin’s SarahPAC had by far the most original and popular item: Teriyaki flavored caribou jerky. Always multi-tasking, Sarah was able to promote herself, her Political Action Committee that will be helping to elect solid conservatives this November, as well as the Great State of Alaska!

Following her speech at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference on April 9, 2010, Governor Palin spent a considerable amount of time bonding with her supporters as she left the building. This is a candid video which clearly demonstrates how gracious and nurturing she is. Gov. Palin has a strong populist streak in her, a product of her Alaskan upbringing, but this is also a trait of Transformational Leadership. The bonds between Gov. Palin and her supporters formed here and at other venues are special, and count for much more than any straw poll could hope to. Ed. Note: Special thank you to KL for providing the URL to this video.

US for Palin
April 7 - 9, 2010 Story Items

Obama, No Expert on Nuclear Issues or Sarah Palin
by Stacy Drake

That’s our president! Always one to bend over for the leaders of other nations and show his citizens his other side.

Sarah Palin Rocks New Orleans!
by Gary P. Jackson

This was an incredible speech and very moving, so not a whole lot I can add but my sincere feelings that we are seeing the 45th President of the United States in action.

The Night before Her Speech
by Missy Stewart

I am at the conference and can tell you first hand that Governor Palin's supporters are not hard to spot: pins, hats, t-shirts - dotted throughout the crowd.

Is EVERYONE In The Obama Regime A Radical Communist, A Racist, And A Loon?
by Gary P. Jackson

Anytime you hear someone use economic or social and add the word justice to what they are saying, we are dealing with a socialist, a communist, a Marxist.

Rasmussen: Tea Party Patriots Represent America. Obama? Not So Much
by Gary P. Jackson

On major issues, 48% of voters say that the average Tea Party member is closer to their views than Obama.

Gov. Palin, Rep. Bachmann Discuss ObamaCare on Hannity
by Ron Devito

The dynamic duo of Governor Palin and US Representative Michele Bachmann delivered their message of Reagan Conservatism at a huge campaign rally.

Southern Republican Leadership Conference Live Broadcast The Speech Prior to, or after watching Gov. Palin speak, President Ronald Wilson Reagan's The Speech is strongly recommended viewing. Every issue Gov. Palin discusses was a major concern to her forebear nearly half a century ago. The Speech was President Reagan's defining moment. Watch history repeat itself as Gov. Palin carries President Reagan's torch and his student becomes the teacher. The one divergence we hope to see is that instead of 16 long years from The Speech to his Presidency, that two years and eight months will pass from The Speech to HER Presidency. Our vigil is posted...

Governor Palin and US Rep. Michele Bachmann on Hannity, Part I. Video Retrieved from Fox News

Governor Palin and US Rep. Michele Bachmann on Hannity, Part II. Video retrieved from Fox News
Video of Gov. Palin at Rep. Bachmann Rally. Video Retrieved from: Viddler. Special thanks to Carlos Echevarria for providing the link. The dynamic duo of Governor Palin and US Representative Michele Bachmann delivered their message of Reagan Conservatism at a huge campaign rally for Rep. Bachmann on April 7, including a 16-minute interview with Sean Hannity, which is captured in the video transcripts.

US for Palin
April 4 - 6, 2010 Story Items

Headed to SRLC
by Adrienne Ross

SRLC takes place in New Orleans, where Governor Palin will be speaking Friday. Also in attendance will be Liz Cheney, Newt Gingrich, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, JC Watts, Sean Hannity, Mike Pence, Michael Steele, and many others.

Unreal Abuse Of Power: Barack Obama Attempting To Force The Discovery Channel To Drop Sarah Palin’s New Show
by Gary P. Jackson

Obama is nothing more than a Chicago street thug. He is scared of Sarah Palin and curls up under his desk in the fetal position at the mere mention of her name.

Jay Ramras, Blatant Hypocrite
by Stacy Drake

Ramras gives new meaning to the term 'blatant hypocrite.' He grandstands over a coat with a logo yet buys commercial airtime on local AK TV to sell his lodge.

Survey: 40% Of Tea Party Patriots Are Democrats And Independents
by Gary P. Jackson

Bad news for Obama: Despite the nonsense their media partners are trying to sell, a significant number of Tea Party Patriots, nearly half, are not Republicans.

Reminder: If you missed the premiere episode of Real American Stories, the show is re-airing tonight at 9 PM and Midnight EDT. Be sure to DVR/TiVo and/or tune in! This is a perfect closing for Easter Sunday. Ratings Success Real American Stories garnered ratings nearly equal to those achieved by Greta Van Susteren each night with slightly over two million viewers for that time slot. The competition could not even come close drawing between one fifth and half of her numbers: "CNN’s Anderson Cooper had 820,000 viewers at the same hour, while MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann had 575,000 and HLN’s Nancy Grace drew 400,000" (Gold, 2010, ¶3). Alinsky Leftists' Coverage of Ratings is Patently Absurd Not surprisingly, the Alinsky leftists were hard at work spewing out story after story absurdly declaring the show "a ratings failure." Only the normally left-leaning Los Angeles Times, and Greta Van Susteren - in whose time slot Real American Stories runs - provided fair and balanced coverage about the show's ratings. "Have you seen the TV critics' reviews of Governor Sarah Palin's special? Nasty is a description I would assign to some of them. What is so bizarre is that not one single person who took a nasty swipe at her is remotely as successful she is," (Van Susteren, 2010, ¶1) she wrote in her blog Greta Wire. Van Susteren continued, "If you look at the ratings for her special, she easily beat the competition in the time slot! What is with the critics? Even with no TV experience, she crushed the competition" (Van Susteren, 2010, ¶1). Picking Up Where She Left Off 22 Years Ago... Our only point of contention with Greta Van Susteren's post is the statement that Governor Palin has "no TV experience." Gov. Palin was a sportscaster on KTUU from 1988 till 1992, and she is a Fox News Analyst. Though she has not hosted a show in 22 years, in watching Real American Stories, you would think she has been hosting for 22 years. Gov. Palin was polished and professional, warm, engaging, telegenic, appropriate, and a fantastic listener. Gov. Palin's colleague Bill O'Reilly can draw this very important lesson from her and learn to listen rather than cutting guests off as they try to get a word in edgewise. Heroes Are Back... The airwaves are full of shows that celebrate, glorify, promote and romanticize gratuitous violence; alcohol and other drugs; smoking; gambling; and wanton and irresponsible sexual behaviors. Heretofore, there had been no one to look up to on the big or little screens - even fictional heroes went the way of the Duke. Real American Stories brings back heroes. Furthermore, these are real people, ordinary people - they could be a relative of yours or your next door neighbor. You can submit your story online. The first episode profiled a woman who ran toward a burning gasoline tanker truck to rescue a driver who was on fire and rush him to a hospital in her own car; a war hero who died from his act of courage; a child who was not supposed to be able to walk again, now walking because of the inspiration he drew from a service dog; and patriotic singer Toby Keith. Who do the Leftists Fear? Gov. Palin? Or Sarah? Real American Stories is not about Gov. Palin, her message of Reagan Conservatism and politics. We are not watching Gov. Palin on this show. We are watching Sarah, a likable, lovable host - inspiring and lifting our spirits by giving unsung heroes - ordinary people - a forum to tell their stories. In so doing, she endears people to her and her message in a forum far removed from politics.

"Really enjoyed the show. I am a [D]emocrat, but not a close-minded one. She really is attempting to touch base of the true America without the politics, rather with the PEOPLE, who make up America," wrote Anthony the sixth commenter on the show's page.

Though he disagrees with Gov. Palin's position on health care, Anthony closed,

"Keep up the good work with the show Sarah; has potential to be great! -A supporting Democrat of the show."

It could be that Sarah - not Gov. Palin - is who strikes fear and loathing in the hearts of the Alinsky leftists. References:

Gold, M. (2010, April 2). "Sarah Palin's 'Real American Stories' on Fox News draws 2 million viewers." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 4, 2010 from: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/04/sarah-palins-real-american-stories-draws-2-million-viewers.html

Real American Stories, Sarah Palin (Comments). (2010). Real American Stories. Retrieved from: http://www.realamericanstories.com/sarah-palin/

Van Susteren, G. (2010, April 3). "Governor Sarah Palin's one hour Special on Fox News Channel." GretaWire. Retrieved April 4, 2010 from: http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/governor-sarah-palins-one-hour-special-on-fox-news-channel/

US for Palin
March 31 - April 3, 2010 Story Items

Sarah Palin: A Celebration of Hope
by Ron Devito

Sarah Palin: "Hope is one of America's unique virtues. Hope makes us dream and achieve the seemingly impossible. It's ... why we're able to always believe that our best days are yet to come."

Why the Media Discloses Every Dollar Sarah Palin Makes
by Stacy Drake

Why the obsession with Gov. Palin's speaker fee? This ongoing tactic from the left and their lackey media cohorts has been going on for some time now.

Palin’s Real American Stories – a Tribute to American Spirit
by Adrienne Ross

Governor Palin’s “Real American Stories” was both touching and inspirational. Everyday Americans sharing their challenges and triumphs speaks to each of us.

Real American Stories Premieres Tonight 10 PM EDT
by Ron Devito

This is a place where people from all walks of life can share their personal stories, and talk about what makes this country great.

Gov. Palin: Stall Baby Stall
by Ron Devito

The administration's sudden interest in offshore drilling is little more than political posturing designed to gain support for job-killing energy legislation

Sarah Palin Slams Impotent And Anti-Semetic Barack Obama Over His Incoherent Iran Policy And Jihad Against Israel
by Gary P. Jackson

Barack Obama, and most of the Marxist-democrat party have little or no use for Israel or the Jewish people.

Palin: Peace Not Possible if Iran Escapes Real Sanctions
by Ron Devito

Many, many Americans and our allies know that if Iran acquires nuclear weapons, the consequences will be catastrophic for our interests in the Middle East...

Hey Democrats: See You In November!
by Gary P. Jackson

Thomas Lifson over at American Thinker posted this great video and commentary that says it all: Democrats and their media allies are counting on voters...

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