tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197280559197067575.post6868796042512274212..comments2022-11-21T23:31:20.726-06:00Comments on Grandma's Fireside Chat: Cuss Whites & Palin; but Don't You Dare Say Anything About ObamaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13093382725796223080noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197280559197067575.post-57031993362580506492008-10-17T08:43:00.000-05:002008-10-17T08:43:00.000-05:00That was the headline, but the actual report concl...That was the headline, but the actual report concluded that "Gov. Palin's firing of Commissioner Walt Monegan was a proper and lawful exercise of her constitutional and statutory authority to hire and fire executive branch department heads." It cites the Alaska Constitution, which says "the governor may discharge department heads without cause" and that department heads "serve at the pleasure of the governor."<BR/><BR/>"In light of this constitutional and statutory authority, it is clear that Gov. Palin could fire Commissioner Walt Monegan at will, for almost any reason, or no reason at all."<BR/><BR/>The report states that, while there is no doubt that Monegan's "failure to fire Trooper Wooten was a substantial factor in his own firing, the evidence suggest it was not the sole reason."<BR/><BR/>http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/bal-te.palin11oct11,0,604807.storyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093382725796223080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197280559197067575.post-89252681975273083282008-10-17T02:15:00.000-05:002008-10-17T02:15:00.000-05:00Speaking about the troopergate investigation, you ...Speaking about the troopergate investigation, you have it wrong. Sarah Palin was found guilty of abusing her power. I was very enthusiastic about her, but after reading it and hearing her response, where she effectively lied about the report (when she said she was cleared of any unethical practices), I think I've changed my mind. I just might sit this one out. <BR/>http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Oct11/0,4670,2008RaceRundown,00.html<BR/>(read the small section on the report).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127238403320710828noreply@blogger.com