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I wish I could “say it ain’t so” (to quote the subject of this post), but it is. In an event that demonstrates the way of the maverick, Sarah Palin has become the only Governor in the United States to refuse economic recovery funds for energy. Why? Because it promotes energy efficiency. Perplexing? You betcha.
Sure other state Governors are turning down economic recovery money, like for education, but money to invest in energy efficiency is totally the gift that keeps on giving.
Basically, the federal government wants to give Alaska $29 million for energy projects. What does Alaksa have to do? Spend the money on renewable energy and energy efficiency, adopt the latest building codes for energy efficiency, and begin looking at policies that allow utilities to make money selling less electricity instead of more. I think if you read the statute closely, it even says Gov. Palin could shoot a wolf out of an airplane along the way (I guess, as long as that plane’s running on renewable fuel), but instead the trigger happy maverick decided to shoot the goose that laid the golden egg.
Remind me why our country rejected such stellar executive leadership?
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Posted by Colin on May 1st in Dumb, Environment, Television | Comment |
Bristol Palin, fiance Levi Johnston split. Surprised?
Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol Palin and Bristol’s fiance, Levi Johnston, have broken up a little over two months after the birth of their out-of-wedlock son, Tripp.
People.com reported Wednesday that the split between Bristol, 18, and Levi, 19, happened a few weeks ago.
Johnston actually confirmed to the Associated Press that he and Bristol mutually decided to end their relationship “a while ago.” No details, sorry.
According to Fox News, Palin’s statement to the Associated Press says she is “devastated.”
In a recent interview with Greta Van Susteren, Bristol said she and her fiance would marry after they both finished high school.
“Eventually, we’d like to get married. We’re focusing on, like, getting through school and just getting an education and stuff, getting a career going,” she said.
Let’s hear from Sarah Palin. In the video above, Sarah talks about how proud she is of Bristol in a surprise visit to Van Susteren’s studio.
In her usual folksy, aw-shucks manner, Sarah says, “I’m proud of her to want to take on an advocacy role and um, just let other girls know that this is not the most ideal situation but certainly, make the most of it.”
Despite the break-up, Levi still sees his son. Levi’s dad, Keith Johnston, told People recently that his son is a devoted and “proud father.”
So lets get this straight. Abstinence doesn’t work, as Bristol herself admitted.
And now it turns out that teenage marriages based on unplanned pregnancies may not be such good idea either.
Are we really surprised?
via Bristol Palin, fiance Levi Johnston split. Surprised? | The Dish Rag | Los Angeles Times.
Posted by Andrew on Mar 12th in Humorous, Politics | Comment |
