CRAP 2012!
It’s like the end of a magic show. The magician stands there in the spotlight, all eyes are upon him. A flourish of the cape, a puff of smoke, and…..poof! Gone. The smoke clears, and he is nowhere to be seen. The audeince stares. They look at each other. There is murmuring. Nobody knows quite what to do. Is it over? Should we go home now? Will he pop up again somewhere else in the room? Awkward silence. That’s where we are. Sarah Palin has left the building. We think. Before she surfaces again, let’s take this moment to announce…
Encore! Encore! Shatner Reads Palin II
Not since 48 hours ago have we seen such comic genius!
Pebble Mine, Dirty Gold, and the Corporate War on Alaska’s Salmon.
[This article is cross-posted at The Huffington Post] A lawsuit was filed today claiming that all Pebble Mine’s state permits violate the Alaska constitution. Skulduggery surrounding Pebble Mine? Imagine that. On the receiving end of these legal accusations is the State Department of Natural Resources. The suit was filed today on behalf of eight communities in the Bristol Bay area by plaintiffs including Vic Fischer, one of the drafters of the Alaska Constitution, and Bella Hammond widow of the revered Governor Jay Hammond who had previously said “I think Jay would first and foremost think of protecting that area, mainly the fish and…
A Final Bon Voyage from Cordova…
It’s been a day of farewells. Kiss-offs and parties, reflections and celebrations… Palin fatigue yet? Don’t worry. This is our final send-off to the governor… er… ex-governor. Where will she land? We’re not sure. There’s a rumor circulating that she and Todd have been looking at real estate in the Hamptons. I heard about this several weeks ago and laughed it off. But, apparently the rumor persists. I am somewhat familiar with that area of Long Island, and may I say that if the rumor is true, and the Palin’s join the Hamptons crowd in a multi-million dollar beachfront home,…
“The Mudflats People” in Fairbanks!
Our last report from Fairbanks comes from Mudflatter Rubber Room Hotel, a regular commenter. She passed on some great pictures and impressions from the event. It’s interesting that each person brings some new insight and perspective. Much gratitude to all the boots on the ground in Fairbanks for sharing the day with us. Now that ex-governor Palin is on the loose in the Lower 48, I’m hoping that all you Mudflatters out there who get the chance for a close encounter will send me your photos and or write-ups! *************************************** It was a somewhat pleasant crowd all happy people….
The Big Kodiak Kiss Off.
It’s hard to believe it’s been 48 hours since Alaska became Palin-free. The parties, the polls, the articles, the late night talk shows… We’re all still getting it out of our systems. There are a lot of other things going on in the state and the wider world, but we still need to have our own ways of releasing… of letting her go… of detoxifying our systems. Mudflatter MM in Kodiak threw a “Just Desserts” party to bid a sweet farewell to Sarah Palin, whose gubernatorial performance assessment was immortalized in frosting. Wackiness ensues. Signage outside marked the event location. A lipsticked pitbull,…
The Palin Rally Mentality – Thoughts from Fairbanks
Today I continue today to bring you reports from Mudflatters across the state – those who were at the Abdication Ceremony, and those that celebrated Palin’s stepping down in other ways. I look forward to writing about other things, but today we continue to purge our systems. Here are some thoughts on the Palin “rally mentality” from Mudflatter K in Fairbanks. ********************************* I’ve been at Fairbanks political events before, and patriotic galas at this same park on the 4th of July, etc., and I’ve even encountered Ms. Palin at the Tanana Valley Fair back when she was running for…
Open Thread – Quitter
Sarah Palin’s Quit Day concided with the annual Red Green River Regatta in Fairbanks. Contestants created contraptions that floated down the Chena River, and are must follow these criteria: * Every vessel must contain at least ONE roll of duct tape in its construction. * Each person on board all vessels must wear a USCG approved flotation device at all times. * All vessels with children under the age of 18 must have at least one adult on board. * No power allowed! Only floating. Vessels can have a motor; just don’t use it. * All entrants assume responsibility for…