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I agree with much of what you have posted here. All of Alaska if (is) fat on the pork that Ted has delivered to us and we have lots of waste in All part (?) we of Alaska including Fairbanks and Ellison ( that's Eielson AFB) AFB. With out the federal funds we receive life north of the Circle would be tough to handle. I have my hand out way to often and hope that some day there will be less of it wasted.

Even though you guys bet(beat) the hell out of my posts I respect you (your) right do have a different opinion than mine. It�s the joy of living in a country where differing opinions are ok, its called a democracy guys. The day you forget it is the day we are all in trouble. Keep in mind that those of us who are political centralist have suffered through 8 very long and painful years watching GW and company rape, pillage and burn a nice stable country into the ground and now we will all pay the price through a very unstable economic condition. Hopefully with the gains that you republicans have handed us on such a nice silver platter will not be wasted like your majority did from 2002- 2006. I actually believe we do a better job as a country when no one party controls all branches of the government. I look forward to seeing how the Dems dell (deal) with their new to be had power but at the same time it is very un-nerving.

Respect for the differences that we all have is the word of the day. Practice that in from of the mirror tonight and you will be a less judgmental man in the morning!

PS: I still believe McCain can win this thing.

I do find it interesting how real Alaskan residents view Palin. Some of you guys see her in a different light than we do up here.

Right! It was Carters fault and Clinton did what? I some how remember the economy doing nicely up to 2002+. Yes there was a lot of bad things that happened but the RNC and GW have rode this country into the ground and now someone has to fix this mess! "I pitty the Fool"

The Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 to clothe and accessorize vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her family since her surprise pick by John McCain in late August.

According to financial disclosure records, the accessorizing began in early September and included bills from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York for a combined $49,425.74.

The records also document a couple of big-time shopping trips to Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis, including one $75,062.63 spree in early September.

The RNC also spent $4,716.49 on hair and makeup through September after reporting no such costs in August.

The cash expenditures immediately raised questions among campaign finance experts about their legality under the Federal Election Commission's long-standing advisory opinions on using campaign cash to purchase items for personal use.

Politico asked the McCain campaign for comment, explicitly noting the $150,000 in expenses for department store shopping and makeup consultation that were incurred immediately after Palin�s announcement. Pre-September reports do not include similar costs.

Spokeswoman Maria Comella declined to answer specific questions about the expenditures, including whether it was necessary to spend that much and whether it amounted to one early investment in Palin or if shopping for the vice presidential nominee was ongoing.

�The campaign does not comment on strategic decisions regarding how financial resources available to the campaign are spent," she said.
But hours after the story was posted on Politico's website and legal issues were raised, the campaign issued a new statement.


"With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it�s remarkable that we�re spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses," said spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt. "It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."

The business of primping and dressing on the campaign trail has become fraught with political risk in recent years as voters increasingly see an elite Washington out of touch with their values and lifestyles.

In 2000, Democrat Al Gore took heat for changing his clothing hues. And in 2006, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) was ribbed for two hair styling sessions that cost about $3,000.

Then, there was Democrat John Edwards� $400 hair cuts in 2007 and Republican McCain�s $520 black leather Ferragamo shoes this year.

A review of similar records for the campaign of Democrat Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee turned up no similar spending.

But all the spending by other candidates pales in comparison to the GOP outlay for the Alaska governor whose expensive, designer outfits have been the topic of fashion pages and magazines.

What hasn�t been apparent is where the clothes came from � her closet back in Wasilla or from the campaign coffers in Washington.

The answer can be found inside the RNC�s September monthly financial disclosure report under �itemized coordinated expenditures.�

It�s a report that typically records expenses for direct mail, telephone calls and advertising. Those expenses do show up, but the report also has a new category of spending: �campaign accessories.�

September payments were also made to Barney�s New York ($789.72) and Bloomingdale�s New York ($5,102.71).

Macy�s in Minneapolis, another store fortunate enough to be situated in the Twin Cities that hosted last summer�s Republican National Convention, received three separate payments totaling $9,447.71.

The entries also show a few purchases at Pacifier, a top notch baby store, and Steiniauf & Stroller Inc., suggesting $295 was spent to accommodate the littlest Palin to join the campaign trail.

An additional $4,902.45 was spent in early September at Atelier, a high-class shopping destination for men.

The Republican National Committee has spent more than $150,000 to clothe and accessorize vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her family since her surprise pick by John McCain in late August.

According to financial disclosure records, the accessorizing began in early September and included bills from Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis and New York for a combined $49,425.74.

The records also document a couple of big-time shopping trips to Neiman Marcus in Minneapolis, including one $75,062.63 spree in early September.

The RNC also spent $4,716.49 on hair and makeup through September after reporting no such costs in August.

The cash expenditures immediately raised questions among campaign finance experts about their legality under the Federal Election Commission's long-standing advisory opinions on using campaign cash to purchase items for personal use.

Politico asked the McCain campaign for comment, explicitly noting the $150,000 in expenses for department store shopping and makeup consultation that were incurred immediately after Palin�s announcement. Pre-September reports do not include similar costs.

Spokeswoman Maria Comella declined to answer specific questions about the expenditures, including whether it was necessary to spend that much and whether it amounted to one early investment in Palin or if shopping for the vice presidential nominee was ongoing.

�The campaign does not comment on strategic decisions regarding how financial resources available to the campaign are spent," she said.
But hours after the story was posted on Politico's website and legal issues were raised, the campaign issued a new statement.


"With all of the important issues facing the country right now, it�s remarkable that we�re spending time talking about pantsuits and blouses," said spokeswoman Tracey Schmitt. "It was always the intent that the clothing go to a charitable purpose after the campaign."

The business of primping and dressing on the campaign trail has become fraught with political risk in recent years as voters increasingly see an elite Washington out of touch with their values and lifestyles.

In 2000, Democrat Al Gore took heat for changing his clothing hues. And in 2006, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) was ribbed for two hair styling sessions that cost about $3,000.

Then, there was Democrat John Edwards� $400 hair cuts in 2007 and Republican McCain�s $520 black leather Ferragamo shoes this year.

A review of similar records for the campaign of Democrat Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee turned up no similar spending.

But all the spending by other candidates pales in comparison to the GOP outlay for the Alaska governor whose expensive, designer outfits have been the topic of fashion pages and magazines.

What hasn�t been apparent is where the clothes came from � her closet back in Wasilla or from the campaign coffers in Washington.

The answer can be found inside the RNC�s September monthly financial disclosure report under �itemized coordinated expenditures.�

It�s a report that typically records expenses for direct mail, telephone calls and advertising. Those expenses do show up, but the report also has a new category of spending: �campaign accessories.�

September payments were also made to Barney�s New York ($789.72) and Bloomingdale�s New York ($5,102.71).

Macy�s in Minneapolis, another store fortunate enough to be situated in the Twin Cities that hosted last summer�s Republican National Convention, received three separate payments totaling $9,447.71.

The entries also show a few purchases at Pacifier, a top notch baby store, and Steiniauf & Stroller Inc., suggesting $295 was spent to accommodate the littlest Palin to join the campaign trail.

An additional $4,902.45 was spent in early September at Atelier, a high-class shopping destination for men.

The GOP isn't spending "tax dollars" on her clothes, it's spending campaign donations. And the clothes are going to be auctioned off to charity after the election. Not really sure what the problem is here.

Walt.

I hope you know that I like your messages and I know that you are for a sensible set of policies.

However, I do think that you would agree that the NPS has a very hands-off approach as does Jim Dau and USFWS in North West Alaska.

The Koyukuk used to be like that and the Wrangells were like this back in the past.

It is not that way anymore.

OBAMA will cinch up any federal land and develop the more restrictive policies.

Those people who decry Palin will be praying for anything that she can do to give them rights.

BTW Nick could hunt Kobuk Valley if he applied for and successively developed a 13.44 Traditional and Customary USE permit and filled out the 44 pages of paperwork and then appeared before the head Warden in Kotz. He would then have to apply for annual permits and keep up his permit.

Theoretically this could be the way that subsistence continues in Alaska.

I may be pessimistic but I am also a realist and deal with the Parkies constantly.

Sincerely,

Thomas