I have come to the conclusion that most of the people that I know or went to high school with, back in the late 50's have all, in mass, suffered some sort of malady or "old timer's disease" that causes them to be unable to see the difference in truth and lies.
I would also like to say that my husband was, years & years ago in the 1960's, stationed in Alaska for some of the same duties that are discussed in this bit of garbage. I asked him if the missle defense of our nation would be overseen by the governor of Alaska. He, of very few words, laughed and said "I really doubt it", and went on to say that my view that they should be under the purview or authority of the Pentagon or the Defense Dept was probably correct. He said it has been a long time, but he doubted that they had changed over to having a Governor in charge.
Sort of what I thought, but never having been in the military, I was not sure. And it has been a very long time since he was in the military, so thought I would post this and see just what everyone else thinks.
Ms. Palin and her "handlers" seem to be trying to build up a non-existent background AGAIN. This is the newest junk going around. Again good for an afternoon chuckle. No more. Just for kicks and giggles.
Alaska is the first line of defense in our missile interceptor defense system. The 49th Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard is the unit that protects the entire nation from ballistic missile attacks. It's on permanent active duty, unlike other Guard units.
As governor of Alaska, Palin is briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counterterrorism. Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden's and certainly by far exceeds Obama's.
She's also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security's counterterrorism plans.
Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country's defense. Given Alaska's proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we don't even know about.
According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets.
She can be entrusted with our national security, because she already is.
There is a really lovely picture of the Governor (which sort of reminds me of Dukakis and the helmet/tank thing. Wish I could send picture, but not sure how to do that, but here is the caption:
Governor Sarah Palin, an avid shooter herself, learns the operation of equipment of guard units (She's manning the gun). As Governor, Sarah has helped devise and push through a project for the largest natural gas line in the history of the US...Her involvement with, and her understanding of, the Energy issue is unmatched by either Democratic candidate. Unmatched, Huh????
Considering what has happened this week and Barack's terrific way of handling it and explaining everything, I would have to say that none of this really matters much anymore, just sharing my laugh. There are so many ways to ridicule this it is amazing that the GOP has the nerve to put it out.