POLL: What do you think is the main reason Sarah Palin is resigning as Governor of Alaska?

Perhaps Alaska is tired of the lack of leadership, the media circus, perhaps the Alaska legislature said, resign or be impeached. Perhaps we will never know.Financial impropiety, pregnant, run for senator, or just going in an entirely new direction, like out of the spot light. I hope she is ok, and can get to enjoying her family and life.

nice thread

I do not wish her ill

I do not believe she is presidential material regardless of party affiliation

unless she has a trick up her intellectual sleeve, I did not see/hear/read yet.

She's just giving it up. She doesn't need it anymore. The book deal can last a lifetime and she will live forever on youtube.

I actually think she is waving a white flag here.

Carloz some of the posts suggest a media role. Now, that would be funny. Sarah Palin...gives Beck, Limbaugh, and other conservative talkers a run for their $$$$.

Hey, why not, She has a family to support.

There is no smoke without fire. I think there's a major scandal about her, or someone in her family in the pipeline and she is going before she is pushed. Why would anyone want to resign half way through? Any sensible and truly caring person would have finished the term, at least. I am sure when she was elected she did not tell the voters she had planned to do only a few nonths. Disgraceful!

It shows that since being elected it really has been about Sarah Palin and not the governorship, if she can take it so lightly and abandon everything midstream when the going gets tough. No one ever says public office is easy but the mark of anyone with gumption is at least fulfilling the trust that the voters put in them, not running out halfway because things have not gone to plan.

And she wants to be president? Jeez...

I agree, Ms. C., as evidenced by our comments in the #6 string!

I agree with Ms Cyprah....I think there is some corruption scandal that she wants to hide and she knows that if she stays in the public eye, it will be harder to conceal things she has done.

I doubt she will stay in Alaska. Reminds me of the Clampetts, I say she will load up the truck and move to Beverly. With the money from the book deals she can go anywhere. She even has a passport now. Maybe she wants to be ambassador to Russia after all she can see it from her backyard.

I think she will be the next Al Gore, only in reverse. You know like.... Drill baby drill..

Sarah's done everything she could to stay in the headlines. This stuff about her family, victimization, blah blah blah is just crap. She knows "gosh darn" well that whatever she puts out there, be it her family or her ideology, it will result in criticism. You don't go into a presidential campaign without knowing that.

Ms. Palin would continue to put her family through the political meat grinder if it served her purposes. This is one of the reasons she put her fabricated outrage in public lately.

No, this isn't about her privacy or her family and it's definitely got nothing to do with serving the Alaskan people (although her departure could actually work out well for them.) It's about Sarah. I don't know what it is yet - I'm guessing ethics violations and a lot of siphoning state money for her own use - but that other shoe will drop. She expects it to, and that's why she's bowing out now, getting away from the governor's office in advance of the explosion.

She even has a passport now. Maybe she wants to be ambassador to Russia after all she can see it from her backyard.

Priceless, Mary! LOL

I've heard the scandal may have to do with her home construction and using taxpayer money for it.

They are calling it the Iceberg Scandal

I don't believe it.

It's a Drilling in Alaska issue, and she is at the core of it.........

I've heard the scandal may have to do with her home construction and using taxpayer money for it.

I don't believe it.

Oh, I do. Much much much too convenient that the home was built at the same time as the sports arena. All she had to file was something saying the project (her home) was done. There were no plans, lists of contractors, etc. I wonder if she even paid for the land or if she scraped that out of the town, too.

You're probably right about issues with the pipeline, too. I mean, if there are so many cookie jars, why stick your hand in just one?

If that's true her book sales will go through the roof!!

Oh, I do. Much much much too convenient that the home was built at the same time as the sports arena. All she had to file was something saying the project (her home) was done. There were no plans, lists of contractors, etc. I wonder if she even paid for the land or if she scraped that out of the town, too.

I am just guessing here but my thoughts are she honestly plans and taking the GOP to the limits of its right wing till it breaks. She is one of the few people in power limited as it may be whose political views I am scared to thing about. Sarah Palin in the most powerful position in the world is spooky!

I think she's resigning so she can say her approval rating never went below 50% when she runs for president

I wouldn't be surprised if she's resigning in order to avoid another scandal coming to light. Who knows what crooked crap she and the "first dood" have pulled?

I'll take "Next Republican sex scandal" for $1000, Alex!...... Double Jeopardy?!!!! Oh my God!!!

Maybe she's taking some time off to brush up on her interview skills. Learning the names of 2 or 3 American newspapers would be a good start.

Learning that the earth is round, not flat, would allow her to deduce that one can only see about 3 miles...at which point the curvature of the earth creates a horizon. I don't think any point in Alaska is within 3 miles of Russia (average width of the Bering Strait is 50 miles).

Remedial classes in Everything 101 would be extremely helpful whether she has political aspirations or just wants to be the best darn hockey mom evaarr!

Former Gov Jesse Ventura was hounded by the media with every sort of groundless sleazy personal attack one can imagine against him and his family. But he is not a quitter. He finished the term he swore an oath to serve and left the country for a breath of fresh air. Yes, the media uses the 4th amendment to harass, ridicule and accuse. Apparently Gov Palin was not aware of this fact either. She has much to learn.

With any luck we will never see her name on a ballot again.

Klaatu Thanks. You have it right. Lets hope Bush is the last president who thinks the world is flat, the world is split between good and evil black, white, and American narrow Christian values are just that American ---- not the rest of the world's values. What I like about Obama. He is willing to learn from others.

Well, the old adage...If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen...seems to fit, imo

Why would anyone want to resign half way through?

Because it's all about Sarah Palin. She doesn't care about the citizens of Alaska. She cares about Sarah Palin. She got a taste of the media spotlight while running for VP and she liked it. She liked it a lot. Being the Governor of Alaska is hard work and there aren't many photo opportunities. So, cut and run. And she's got a book to "write" (by a ghost writer, of course). No doubt, it will be full of her illogical, folksy musings, intended to draw controversy, and consequently, the media spotlight back on her. Based on her behavior, she has a narcissistic personality disorder and needs serious psychotherapy.

No matter what Sarah did you libs would piss and moan about it and attack her. Why? Because she had the guts to stand up for what she believes in. She also dared to tell Big Media in the USA that they were not the center of the world. But in her own way I think she has done more to show the Network TV clowns for what they are and that's good. But as for here reason for resigning, I think she probably is trying to get out of the limelight to protect here family from all the unfair and acidic attacks for main stream media and people like most of the libs posting here. If you disagree with people then they best way to deal with is is to destroy them and their families, their friends and everyone that they know. That the way of the Democrat Party and the press they control. I really thing you folks are pretty disgusting.

She also dared to tell Big Media in the USA that they were not the center of the world.

But as for here reason for resigning, I think she probably is trying to get out of the limelight to protect here family from all the unfair and acidic attacks for main stream media

So, which is it? The media means nothing, or they have so much power that she's running away from them?

I guess that is a fair question but even though they may have destroyed her career and insulted her family and were able to cause her enough damage to get her to resign, that does not mean that they are correct in what they did. So in your world, if you are a big enough bully that makes you OK. Not in my world. She may have lost the Battlewith these guys but I believe she did some serious damage to the credibility of big media in the process. I know that it helped open my eyes to the fact that these people are nothing more that attack dogs for the DNC. If you want some news you would come closer to getting facts from the Globe or National Enquire in line at the supermarket.

Does that answer your question.

I see 2 likely reasons for her resignation. A scandal waiting in the wings is one, but it would have to be a helluva big one for this to be her response.

The most likely reason I see is an intent to run for President in 2012. While critics and commentators have said this resignation kills any possibility of winning ( why would we want someone in the White House who doesn't have sense of duty enough to finish her term as governor? ), I see the woman who wondered at the hockey crowd booing her daughter ( the couldn't possibly have been booing her ) as having only a nodding acquaintence with reality and fully capable of seeing this as a good move.

VerbalRarb -- your statements in 1.29 possibly aren't mutually exclusive. Yesterday, I agreed with the many that there must be either a scandal or monetary gain imminent to provoke her decision. Today, I find myself wondering if she simply has moral decency and wants peace and respect for herself and family. Maybe it is time for us all to be less cynical?

So in your world, if you are a big enough bully that makes you OK.

Please point out where I said that.

I think there were times when the media was very harsh with her, to a point of going overboard, but I also think there were times when she gave them plenty of ammunition. They were wrong when they "bullied" her, but bullying wasn't always the case.

I don't think she did any damage to big media - I think they did plenty of damage to themselves fawning over Obama, though.

Does anyone have a dictionary and book of English Rules of Grammer for John-614398? I hope English is his second language. If not, that would make him non-lingual.

Typical Sarah Palin supporter though.

So in your world, if you are a big enough bully that makes you OK.

No. If that were the case more of us would be praising the Bush/Cheney administration instead of trying to avoid repeating it's behavior.

Maybe it is time for us all to be less cynical?

It's good to be less cynical, but you can't help but make decisions based on experience. My experience has shown me a woman who loves being in the spotlight, and I don't see her willingly leaving it forever.

...a woman who loves being in the spotlight...

VB, you are exactly right. Palin loves the spotlight. Can't live without it. It's a characteristic of her narcissistic personality disorder. Check out the link. Palin is a classic case. Perhaps she resigned in order to deal with it (though doubtful).

Zed-7 ----not challenging you - just wondering how you can be so certain that her motivations aren't really that much different than the others?

Zed-7 ----not challenging you - just wondering how you can be so certain that her motivations aren't really that much different than the others?

CL1, did you access the link and read the definition of a narcissistic personality? Let me know once you do.

Zed, no I didn't read your link, but I am familiar with different definitions, have one read book on it, and have seen the msn and NV article's interpretataions. I'll go read it now to see if it adds new info. In the mean time, maybe you want to add more to the "why" she would want the limelight anymore than any other politician, or would that be saying all politicians are narcissists?

Zed 7 ---I don't know Sarah Palin well enough to confidently judge her, and I don't feel how someone talks or acts under scrutiny is enough for me to voice an accurate opinion of any mental disorder. The majority if not all of the definitions in your link don't show relevance to her that I can see, although, most would fall under personal perspective. My advantage here is that I never found any personal animosity toward her so may be more objective. Here were just a few I don't see in her. 1) Superior. I always thought she acted just the opposite with a "folksy" attitude. 2) Have little regard for other's feelings.--- She's too nurturing for that. 3) Limited ability in social function, anti-social --- Uh, I don't think so. 4) Exaggerating achievements---If she did, I didn't know about it. 5) Being jealous ---Who knows, aren't we all? 6) Trouble keeping relationships -- Doesn't appear to be the case.

I don't know if you intended to come back or not. I was just curious in what events that took place or things she may have said that prompted your opinion of narcissism. I think we are both speculating, don't you?

My advantage here is that I never found any personal animosity toward her...

CL1, just to be clear, I have no personal (nor non-personal, for that matter) animosity toward Ms. Palin. Her narcissistic personality characteristics have been well documented and independently observed by many people other than me (see multiple posts on this thread). I could cite numerous behaviors that Ms. Palin has exhibited that are consistent with a narcissistic personality disorder, but that would be pointless. A board-certified psychiatrist or psychologist would need to interview Ms. Palin to establish the diagnosis. I do hope that she seeks professional help to deal with what appears to many to be a serious personality disorder. Otherwise, she will never achieve her full potential as a human being.

Who knows what evil lurks within the empty space between Caribou Barbie's ears? I am just glad to see her gone and hope that she stays in her kitchen making moose burgers for Todd.

I am just glad to see her gone and hope that she stays in her kitchen making moose burgers for Todd.

FB, it's doubtful that someone with behaviors consistent with a narcissistic personality disorder will be content to stay out of the public eye. So, stay tuned.

Frank Black - I sit here all alone. 'Cept cats, snakes and tortoises (that's a whole other story), and that made me laugh out loud. I do not use the acronym.

If you can make someone laugh when they are by themselves, that is a true gift, my friend.

Thank you!!

Hi Vw, I find comedians all of the time in the various strings. Nice to have it mixed in with all of the righteousness! Have a great day!

You too! There are some great ones out there right now. Have fun!

I sit here all alone. 'Cept cats, snakes and tortoises...

VW, how do the cats and the snakes get along? Just curious.

Well, the cats hate the snakes. They are jealous. The snakes are 6 baby corn snakes, and I constantly coo at them while I'm handling them. Getting them ready to greet a LOT of public next year! So, if I have my hand full of snakes, I cannot pet cat. Ya see.

The truly funny dynamic is between the cats and the tortoises, who are about 40 pounds each and only 7 years old. I think they torture the cats on purpose - steal their beds, bump into them when they're asleep and scare the snot out of them, that sort of thing.

Cheap entertainment!

...wait a minute, 40lb tortoises? Where are you, in the Galapogos Is.? Just joking, those get even bigger? I think you said you are in Cali? Is this a personal hobby or do you sell them to pet stores or Zoos?

Well, here's the abridged version. My son and I work with The Reptile Family. Hobby for me, gainful employment for him. The collection is huge, between all of us (about 8 people in the group). That's why we are doing the baby training with the corns.

Our Sulcata, or African Spurred tortoises are the third largest land tortoise on earth. Since I wound up with two males, they can easily grow to 150 pounds and live that long as well. At the moment, they are inside at night until it warms up. I especially like this because they wander into my office around noon to say "hi" before I put them outside for the day.

They will be used when someone books a "show" and wants a REALLY big tortoise as part of the bargain. Won't post link but website is ReptileFamily.com is you'd like to check out the critters (I am not in the photo, but my kid is!) under "About Us" and "The Family."

Aren't you glad you asked??????

Sorry Carloz!!! WAY off topic! Can't even think of a "my tortoises are marginally more intelligent than Ms. Palin" to get back on track ... please forgive!

Lets blame Zed, he started it (teasing!). Glad I asked, interesting. Sorry, Carloz!

Thanks , C. I appreciate your forebearance. A lot! I wrote a critter article in April, I think, but time to introduce the whole zoo, I guess!

Back to the task at hand - so what IS the latest on Ms. P? There seem to be developments of which I am unaware ...

and her lawyer has been threatening to sue people, especially the blogger Shannyn Moore.

Did you read Shannyn Moore's response to Palin's threats? It was super.

I sent her a message on Twitter. She is gutsy and I support her. I'll check out your link to her article. All this has about worn me out!

Good for her.

...the cats hate the snakes...

VW, I love your story about the cats, snakes and the turtles. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if Ms. Palin likes snakes. I bet she does. I'm a cat lover myself.

aborting her term as Governor

Ouch! Shannyn has the claws out too!

Cats - claws - we got it all!

I don't know how much truth there is in this, but I heard she is under investigation for misappropriation of tax dollars for renovating/adding on to their home in Wasilla. If that's true she might be brought up on charges. But if she can white wash the crap out of it, like she's done with so many of her other controversies, she might be able to salvage some kind of political career.

Gary,

That's the scandal her lawyer is having conniptions over people discussing. May or may not be true, there's evidence it's possible, and Palin set it up (by abolishing the need for building permits before construction began) so that now there's no evidence against it.

Appreciate the heads-up.