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Posted by Sherry from Arkansas 2008-09-01 01:51|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 My only point is that Commander of the Alaska National Guard sounds defensive and lame.

Given how sharp the McCain campaign has been lately I wouldn't be at all surprised if this were a setup. A seeming throw-away line apparently cribbed directly from Bill Clinton but one which masks far more substance here.

Posted by AzCat 2008-09-01 04:53|| 2008-09-01 04:53|| Front Page Top

#2 AzCat: you are correct even if this is not a deliberate setup.

Anyone want to do one of those good old essays that compare and contrast the resposibilities of the Arkansas vs. Alaska Nat'l Gaurd?

Posted by AlanC 2008-09-01 08:53|| 2008-09-01 08:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Gustav provides a context for Palin to discuss how she has been involved in emergency response planning in coordination with DOD etc. I hope she will. It not only plays up her experience, it also informs people who might otherwise not realize just how much work NORTHCOMM and this administration are doing in coordination with regional and state governments to prepare for any type of disaster, manmade (WMD) or natural (pandemic flu, hurricanes etc.)

Funny, but I haven't heard anyone screaming about posse comitatus this time around. Compare and contrast to the runup to Katrina.

Posted by lotp 2008-09-01 09:15|| 2008-09-01 09:15|| Front Page Top

#4 Gustov also presents an legitimate opportunity for "W" and Cheney to skip the convention.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-09-01 09:17|| 2008-09-01 09:17|| Front Page Top

#5 I loosely know the Alaska AG, and Alaska's mission is a it different than the standard Guard mission because of ALCOM (Alaska Command). That 3-star slot has produced an unusual number of 4-star and USAF COS due to the DHS tie (huge USCG presence) and fighting the Russian bear. I can tell you the mission is going to increase as the Baltic and Pacific fleets stretch their legs into the Arctic.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2008-09-01 22:39|| 2008-09-01 22:39|| Front Page Top

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