Palin Event Cancelled Over ‘Safety Concerns’ After Tucson Shooting
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The Sharon K. Pacheco (SKP) Foundation announced Saturday evening that it has canceled its upcoming 2011 Patriots & Warriors Charity Gala featuring former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, citing safety concerns.
“Due to an onslaught of personal attacks against Governor Palin and others associated with her appearance, it is with deep sadness and disappointment that, in the best interest of all, we cancel the event for safety concerns,” Foundation director said.
The event — a fundraiser for military families who have lost relatives in combat — was scheduled to be held May 2 in Denver.
ABC 7 in Denver reports:
The Patriots & Warriors Gala and Fundraiser is an event with a two-fold purpose – first to honor service members and those who have given of themselves in service and/or sacrifice to our country. Americans are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals for the organization’s Freedom Award, which will be handed out to the honorees during this event.
The former vice presidential candidate was scheduled to give the gala’s keynote address — an announcement made Friday on the organization’s website. While no direct threats have been made against Palin, but a recent increase in negative rhetoric aimed at Palin “raises concern for her safety and the safety of others despite the call for civility in America” following the tragic Tucson shooting, the director said.
The group’s announcement also stressed the need to make military families as comfortable as possible:
Additionally, we must protect the emotional safety of military families. “Military members and their families have been through a lot due to the wars. We have a responsibility to protect their emotional safety just as well,” says Founder Leo Pacheco. “And unfortunately, some have overshadowed the purpose of this event by concentrating on their personal hatred of Sarah Palin, which is truly sad.”
Although Palin will be unable to join them in honoring military families, the director noted that the organization deeply respects Palin and appreciates her support for the military.
The event will be rescheduled with a new speaker, TBD.
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CoSkiTeacher
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:25pm@AKMIIKEUS
Report Post »You are a lying left wing *****.
The Secret Service reviewed all audio and video from the 2008 Campaign and never heard the “kill him” threats that you and your Communist friends claimed were uttered.
This same type of lie was made during the anti Obamacare protests that were held at the Capitol and a $100,000 reward that was offered for any video/audio proving racist comments were made was never paid, because it was a lie.
So go to hell with your BS.
Sarah Palin is a true American with papers, how about your dear Leader, any papers? NOOOOO….
RogueAmeritarian
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:40pmMust agree, I’m not sure that Obarry is even gonna be allowed to run in 2012!
The american people who believe that what the left is spewing in the mainstream media have no clue that there is another side. We need to help educate them!! Spread the word everyone, tell your friends and associates – let them know that there is another way, the right way. (pun intended).
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:21pmhttp://www.truth-out.org/110908Y
You were saying????
Report Post »portague
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:14amwtp
thats a lie they intentionally miss quoted a news week article. The secret service never blamed palin. All they did was say your death threats are high. they never accused palin.
http://www.newsweek.com/2008/11/06/the-great-debates.html#
bottom of page 10 and 11 of the article it starts talking about it
“I’m worried,” Gregory Craig said to a NEWSWEEK reporter in mid-October. He was concerned that the frenzied atmosphere at the Palin rallies would encourage someone to do something violent toward Obama.
Report Post »It one of damn staff that accused her.
Sinista Mace
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:35amROGUEAMERITARIAN said: “I gotta believe that the military is majority middle to right, and that they would be for the people vs the radical govt.”
You say this as the military helps set up FEMA Prison Camps, and teaming up with local law enforcement with “Threat Fusion Centers”, all the while wargaming their violent response to
massive civil unrest and teaming up with TSA to create Nazi Gestapo-like checkpoints throughout the entire United States.
We’re living in a Police State, brought about by the manipulation of the gullible with false-flag terror attacks.
Report Post »thebertmanlives
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:14amSarah Palin is a true American with papers,Really? Is it housebroken and fixed yet?
Report Post »neverending
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:24pmIt is a very worthy foundation for our military and their families. I hope some of you will go to Sharon’s website and make a donation. You will feel very good about yourself if you do.
Report Post »*************
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:51pmWhy is it worthy? Palin was going to benefit from this money fundraiser. The military doesn’t need so weak, coward like Palin to make them feel good, they’ll get if from people who really are heros and made a difference to the military and this country. What has Palin ever done for this country, oh yeah, she wa a half term govenor and they she saw the money carrot in front of her nose and off she went for the money and screw Alaskan voters!
This fondation is a fraud and is just a snake oil scam for someone to make money off of the military by showing a pretense that this foundation cares about the military. Jeez, what a joke!
If you want to help the Military Give to the U.S.O. of Combined Federal Campaign that give real money to the military and their families in need.
Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:26pmSnakeSucks, so you actually know anything about this organization? Are you being honest with facts that you know about, or are you just spouting off and flapping your lips? If you are being honest, please present the facts of your allegations. If you were being dishonest (and I suspect the latter), then you probably should apologize for speaking out of turn. If you have any integrity, you will respond with honesty. If you don’t, we will hear crickets.
Report Post »CaptainKook
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:20pmKudos to the SKP Foundation – they found a way to give our Sarah great publicity based on nothing more than the unfair and vicious criticism the Progressives direct at Her!
Her Physical and Emotional safety cannot be Guaranteed at all in this day and Age what with Liberals and Progressives constantly harrassing Her about this that and another Thing – from now on it would be much better to have lifesized photos of Her appearing on stage with a speaker system so she can speak from Safe Alaska!
SHE MUST be Protected!
Ingenious!
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:15pmSarah’s got money, she can protect herself. Glenn Beck even told her about a secruity company in California that he uses. Glenn Beck stated they were the best.
I’ve said it many times. This woman is nothing but a divider.
She’s the most hated politician/woman in the country right now. I love her.
Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:21pmWTP, but not nearly enough as you love yourself. That’s about the only love you will ever receive. It must stink being you.
Report Post »timber wolf
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 4:06pm@whitepeetarty,
She is the most hated by none other then you, but we all knew that already.
Report Post »1911VALOR
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:13pmThe left doesn’t understand the consequences of kicking a hornets nest one to many times . May God have mercy on our Republic.
Report Post »2012.CHANGE.I.CAN.BELIEVE.IN.
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:10pmWhat a shame.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 3:20pmGiven the Brady Bill, it’s really inappropriate imo.
Report Post »dswynne1
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:03pmI call “bull-puck”. If Mrs. Palin wants to be seen as a serious political contender, then she needs to demonstrate leadership. Ronald Reagan was shot, yet would go on to become one of the greatest American presidents ever. If Palin and others wish to play it safe, then they might as well stay at home. It’s dangerous out there with nuts on BOTH sides of the aisle, but politics is not a game for the timid. Heck, even First Lady Michelle Obama had said in an interview that, in reference to a comment about why Pres. Obama ran for the presidency, and why Mrs. Powell didn’t want Gen. Collin Powell to run back in 1996:
“Yes, there’s always a risk of getting shot, but fear of getting shot should not be the basis for making a bid for the presidency.”
Personally, after this, and after learning of Palin’s plan to trademark her name, I‘m getting the feeling that she isn’t a serious candidate. I guess I’ll vote for Romney or some other possible candidate then…
Report Post »*************
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:37pmAmen, Palin is afraid of her own shadow now! What kind of leader hides when thngs get tough, someone like Palin.
Behind all the big talk about guns and don’t Retreat, Reload is a person that is a true Coward!
Hopefully her delusional followers will see Palin’s true colors a a half govenor and someone that is all talk and no show.
Why McCaine ever chose this dimwit, is beyond me but McCaine has to see clearly now why he lost the presidency!
C. Schwehr
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:27amTell that to Michael Reagan who recently revealed in his book that his father (President Reagan), after recovering from his gunshot wounds, would not attend Sunday church services because he did not wish to take the chance of putting those around him in danger from another possible assasination attempt in church. You spin on the truth only serves to make you look even more ignorant.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 3:16pmReagan was shot, $arah® was called names, big diff.
Report Post »gw76
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 3:32pmThis is not something Palin has any say in. This is a call made by the organization, by any reasonable reading of the story. Palin has been under severe threat by the rabid left since she was picked, and has appeared literally hundreds of times in hundreds of venues since.
She’s no coward, but the left does seem to be somewhat scared of her. Or at least of her ability to call out this administration’s “progressive” agenda. Progressive of course in reality meaning progressing past the constitution.
Report Post »jlgrounds
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:03pmFinal thought – I don’t believe this story either. I think there is probably more to it … Like where would they get $100K to pay her.
Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:08pmBless you too, such a nice person, so kind.
Report Post »jlgrounds
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:01pmPeople on the left get death threats all the time. It’s the way of Americans – don’t like what someone says? Don’t agree with their beliefs? Think they are Liberal? Think they are Conservative? Hey – forget the America I grew up in, this is the tea party time – say anything about anyone – call for the death of any group of people (many many pundits on the right have called for wholesale death of progressives) Let’s be real here people. The discourse of our nation is in the toilet and Karl Rove really brought it to the forefront and Palin/McCain, Bachmann, and many others have brought it to new heights.
Report Post »OneFunR6
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:09pmjlgrounds,
the left is outnubered AND out gunned,……..
Molon Labe!
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:16pmJL says “Many many pundits on the right have called for wholesale death of progressives.” What a load of crap. Proof please, I’m calling you out on this one.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 2:40amCrickets. But expected.
Report Post »retiredlogger
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:01pmI am very sure there is a lot of military personnel who would have volunteered to Supply Security for Mrs. Palin and the audience.
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:34pmIt’s all about Sarah, she could care less about the troops.
She wasn’t making her usual 100 grand for this fund raiser so she said “screw it”.
Does this surprise anyone????
The article above states that there have not been any direct threats towards Ms. Palin.
It’s all for the best. I don’t want her talking to the troops.
C. Schwehr
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:19amWHITETEAPARTY: It‘s a good thing that your wishes and desires don’t amount to anything since it was obvious that the military families DID want to listen to her! But then you’re an anti-American troll….so of course your wishes are irrelevant!
Report Post »DANO509
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:29amWhiteTeaParty
An Internet troll is someone who posts offensive, controversial, or divisive material on an Internet community. Trolls are an unfortunately common occurrence on many communities across the Internet, and there are various steps which can be taken to combat them. If you are currently struggling with an Internet troll, the best thing to do is to walk away, since trolls feed on attention, and they will usually disappear if they are ignored.
Report Post »Authentic Conservative
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:01pmBlack History Month
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7KmtezWVGU
MJ1025
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:40pmAre we under another form of Sharia Law by the left in this country?
Those who believe in supporting our military, refuse to denounce our constitution or history, and are Christian are now the enemy? We have to live in fear like the second class citizens in the Muslim countries?
President Obama refuses to tell the left to leave Gov Palin alone.
Report Post »He refuses to denounce Code Pink for their hateful and violent rhetoric towards Supreme Court Justice Thomas and his wife.
Along with another thousand examples, he just stays silent.
AKMIIKEUS
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:50pmAre you serious?
So everytime someone on the Left says something negative about someone on the right, the President has to come out and tell them to stop?
Just when you think that the people on the Right can’t get any stupider, you do.
retiredlogger
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:54pmThe conservatives can no longer be silent, and we must not be silenced. We outnumber the liberals and progressives, we must be persistent in our message.
Report Post »jokar
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:52pmI do agree it is very similar to the intimidation tactics of radical Islamists….no one wants to offend them “or else”. Our freedoms are slowing being taken, whether by liberals or the other.
Report Post »asybot12
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:59pmto akii or whatever if Obama had Cojones he would remember the Tuscon speech and tell his party and the mainstreet left media to tone it down. NOBODY on the LEFT (His own party ) listened they just kept on piling on the completely negative comments, do any of you ever listen Maher, Weiner, Schultz and the list goes on . All of you on the left cannot stand one iota of truth You do not even respect your own leader Why??
Report Post »Mizpah55
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:39pmThe Right jumps when the Left barks. Until we show them they cannot stop us with their threats, it is going to get worse. It is a sad time for this great country when good people are shut down by these creeps. We cannot just wave the white flag and surrender!!! One solution is, for people like Sarah or Glenn, to speak from a safe, unknown place and show it on a big screen. They get to have their say and stay safe at the same time. Nice to see them in person but better to keep them safe. Where there‘s a will there’s a way. Until we get the violence under control and stop the threats, this may be the way.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:29pmI don’t know why, haven‘t heard of too many Republican’s shooting other Republican’s. So I guess we need to pass anti-gun regulations for Democrats only.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:47pmBack in 2008 Sarah Palin attracted criticism for accusing Mr Obama of “palling around with terrorists”, citing his association with the sixties radical William Ayers.
The attacks provoked a near lynch mob atmosphere at her rallies, with supporters yelling “terrorist” and “kill him” until the McCain campaign ordered her to tone down the rhetoric.
But it has now emerged that her demagogic tone may have unintentionally encouraged white supremacists to go even further.
The Secret Service warned the Obama family in mid October 2008 that they had seen a dramatic increase in the number of threats against the Democratic candidate, coinciding with Mrs Palin’s attacks.
If Sarah Palin is being threathened then maybe she should look in the mirror. She dished as best she could a couple of years ago and she didn’t care.
trolltrainer
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:23pmYou should be ashamed of yourself akmiikeus! You are a terrorist. You even have the initials of an assault weapon in your name, a commie gun I might add. I perceive that as a direct threat. You are nothing but a killer, your name proves it. You are in here targeting Sarah Palin, it is because of you and those like you that she cannot speak at this event. The left is so full of hatred, why do you hate like that? Why do you want to see people dead simply because they do not agree with you? America will not stand for that, your side will loose because of all the hatred and racism. Normal people do not like your evil rhetoric. I hope the FBI is reading these posts I hope they see who you are. You are dangerous and should be stopped before you kill someone like Palin or Beck. Or incite another to do your foul, evil deed. Shame on you…
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:05pmTrollTrainer, spot on analysis. You can tell from his writing that he’s not all there. He’s dangerous because he seems to have little control of his anger.
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:11pmAnti-gun reg‘s for D’s only:
Report Post »Sounds like a winner to me, make it illegal for unhinged liberals to buy or carry guns or ammo, but what next, molotov cocktails, baseball bats, that list could go on and on.
portague
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:16amAKMIIKEUS
damn trolls
thats a lie they intentionally miss quoted a news week article. The secret service never blamed palin. All they did was say your death threats are high. they never accused palin.
http://www.newsweek.com/2008/11/06/the-great-debates.html#
bottom of page 10 and 11 of the article it starts talking about it
“I’m worried,” Gregory Craig said to a NEWSWEEK reporter in mid-October. He was concerned that the frenzied atmosphere at the Palin rallies would encourage someone to do something violent toward Obama.
Report Post »It one of damn staff that accused her.
C. Schwehr
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:14amPERSONAL TO AKMIIKEUS: The claims you make about racist and/or violent outbursts at Palin/Tea Party events have all been investigated and found to be nothing but LIES fabricated by the left. Just as the hysterical claims of racial ephithets and spitting at a black representative have been proven to be lies for the sake of political mud slinging, so are you nothing but an hysterical fool. BEGONE TROLL!
Report Post »scguitar
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:27pmMan the left gets more and more violent every day
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:01amThere were no direct death threats so I don’t see what the problem is.
Let us all look on the bright side.
The troops and their families are better off for not having to listen to her.
DANO509
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:22amthis is to witeteepary
Report Post »An Internet troll is someone who posts offensive, controversial, or divisive material on an Internet community. Trolls are an unfortunately common occurrence on many communities across the Internet, and there are various steps which can be taken to combat them. If you are currently struggling with an Internet troll, the best thing to do is to walk away, since trolls feed on attention, and they will usually disappear if they are ignored.
Non-sequitur
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 4:44amSaying you dislike Palin isn’t exactly trolling. It’s the majority opinion, except on this site maybe.
BMartin1776
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:27pm@ myself :) Hamas not Hanas
Report Post »TheHonestAmerican
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:23pmThe security for that event was built in. I’m sure many active duty service men and women would have been present.
There is more to this story than we are being told.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:27pmYeah there is, a lot more to this story.
neverending
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:18pmI doubt one could go to a safer place then that to speak!!
Report Post »Tyrone
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:05pmSeems to me that very recently a nut job killed and wounded many soldiers at an Army base. Your argument sounds like a quote from Tingles. Would not be surprised to hear your argument on Msdnc and posted on many left wing websites.
Report Post »Furrystoat
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:19pmAs people who had previously been rather apolitical come to find that the vast majority of the troubles in their lives are caused entirely and exclusively by the Left and the Left’s policies in Government, libs will continue to lose market share and their hysteria will increase exponentially.
All the Left has is lies, hysteria, and violence, and when the mainstream public gets wise to their lies and discounts their hysteria as the ravings of children, all the Left has anymore is violence.
Reasonable, decent and sane people don‘t hew to the Left’s worldview and libs can no longer keep it afloat with guilt-trips over race and blaming those who dare to work hard and produce for society’s ills. As the Left’s house of cards begins to fold, they will become ever more shrill and increasingly violent.
Protect yourselves and your families, and support brave politicians who dare to fight the Left, such as Governor Palin.
Report Post »TreeTrimmerJim
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:09amTo good to be true sells… During the presidential campaign one candidate promise money to every one paying less than $1000 in taxes, about 50% of the population. The other candidate gave his word to be honest. Free money won, integrity lost. Why?
People tend to do what they think is right or have a reason which makes their action right. Money talks. Money for politicians is easy to give away. Money for you and me is hard to give away because we have to earn it first.
People are basically honest, people will do what they think is right. Education opens the mind, thats why books are burned, the educated killed or prisoned during revolutions. Watch Egypt’s next move for a clue.
Report Post »Conservative Screenwriter
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:19pmKeep yourself safe Sarah, we need you in the game.
Report Post »Conservative Screenwriter
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:25pmOops. . . They cancelled it. . . That’s different. If organizations start backing down it only makes the left stronger.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:39pmWhat do you need 1/2 term for, other than a bad punch-line?
Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:12pmEncinom, since you are so stellar, why did they not invite you? Oh yes, you simply are nowhere near the person Sarah Palin is. You will never get invited to speak anywhere. Deal with it
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:15pmI don’t know what to think about this. In a way I am disappointed in her. U.S. politics has always been a blood sport – not for the faint of heart! I don’t believe showing fear is necessarily a good thing. Of course getting hurt or killed isn’t either. Courage isn’t the absence of fear but overcoming that fear to do what you believe has to be done.
Report Post »tamalpass
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:39pmWhy disappointed in Sarah? She didn’t cancel it, the foundation did.
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:50pmShe has a big enough presence to do it on her own. We need leaders that are willing to take the chances & lead. I still think she is great – this would be an opportunity to show real strength.
President Reagan would have said screw them and held his own event. That’s the kind of leadership we need.
Report Post »Tyrone
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:00pmCourage is also protecting those around you. If I remember correctly the wacko in Arizona had a designated target but kept shooting.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:05amOnce again, the FOUNDATION cancelled the event, not Palin. Please get your facts straight before throwing accusations around!
Leave the lies, slander, and mud slinging to the trolls!
Report Post »ANTISOCIAL-IST
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 3:27am82: you should take the advice of many many posts above yours to go read that story. i won’t tell you what it says since, if you didn‘t just see palin’s name, click in and go directly to “post,” you would have read that it was the foundation AND NOT PALIN! arggg
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 9:47amANTISOCIAL-IST
Report Post »Arrrrrg….. You should read my second post in this thread! She does not need a “foundation” she should do it on her own!!
ANTISOCIAL-IST
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 11:30am82: by the time i read your post i was already in sarah-sensativity mode with all the palen haters, so my bad.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:15pmIt is just sickening when such an event has to be cancelled, due to the unhinged leftist contingent in this country. Face it, they have gone too far. Gee I sure hope the next speaker is more acceptable to the frothing at the mouth lefty’s!!!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:03pmWhen ACORN gets a covert muslim elected president, it shouldn’t supprise anyone.
Report Post »Oldphoto678
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:10pmPlease, how stupid are you anyway. Any five year old could see that this is just another attempt by Palin to play the victim. Wee, weee, weeee all the way home
CatB
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:14pm@OLDfart
The foundation cancelled the event … twit
Report Post »Chicago Ray
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:13amThe problem with the usual lefty net trolls is (A) they simply don‘t or can’t read and comprehend at the same time, that’s above their pay grade usually.
(b) their only REAL objective is to annoy by being the simpletons they for the most part are, just pestering humans like flies or gnats usually do. You just keep swatting at ‘em and they somehow always manage to hide and buzz by ya every once in while, then you ignore them and they eventually fly away to a pile of dung or the nearest garbage pail or can, where they’re far more at home and comfortable.
(C) Mostly they just take up your valuable time since they have so much free time themselves, many at the prison and mental hospital commons net connections throughout the nation, those who aren’t in solitary like PFC Manning or Julian Assange, since the general prison populations doesn‘t treat flaming homosexuals and child molesters too well we’ve all read I’m sure.
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:13pmIf I were them. I would do it anyway. Put Palin behind bullit proof glass or something. Do NOT let the a$$ holes win.
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:53pmNot so fast.
It is becoming obvious that Palin is the strongest candidate we have on the conservative side.
Proof #1: Chris Matthews and Keith Olberman say she’s too stupid to be president. They haven’t been right about anything in 4 years.
Proof #2: John McCain, Barbara Bush, Michael Medved, Newt Gingrich, Jeb Bush, Jimmy Carter, Karl Rove and Bill Maher say she doesn’t have the experience to lead a country. Which of these dweebs would you say has displayed “leadership” that lasts? None is my view.
Proof #3: The left is attacking Palin (and Bachmann) with childish, foolish, ad hominem attacks that lack substance, facts or even reason. On it’s face – this seems to certify Palin as the one conservative candidate they can’t defeat with blackmail (pictures or past sell-outs), better ideas, or even coherent arguement.
PALIN/BACHMANN – 2012 !!!!!! Finally, let strong women with values try their hand at it.
Hillary and Nancy are a joke – Obama is a anti-freedom socialist, and Huckabee, McCain, Romney, Bush, Gingrich and Gulianni lack the strength and courage to survive the smear tactics of the left.
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:11am@Dumb
I do hope it’s Palin/Bachman, but it won’t be. The majority of Republican‘s won’t go for that. It all but guarantee‘s Obama another 4 years if it’s dumb (Palin)and dumber (Bachman).
Your last statement on the other Republican’s “lack the strength and courage to survive the smear tactics of the left” just got thrown out the window.
Palin doesn’t even have the courange and strength to go speak to the troops in Arizona.
No direct threats but yet she’s a no show.
JGP
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 4:08pmWHITE Dumbass, I know I’m wasting my time responding to irrational haters like you but get your head out of your hateful a$$ and open your mind and think. The decision to cancel was the organizations, not Palins. Quoting the founder “some have overshadowed the purpose of this event by concentrating on their personal hatred of Sarah Palin, which is truly sad.” That would be people like you. The event is to raise money for the military families and being highly respected by most military personell Palin would have brought in a lot of people and donations for this organization. But closed minded a-holes like you would rather spew irrational hatred therefore preventing an organization from raising needed money for military families. You previous praise for the military is phoney. I‘ll bet you haven’t done a damn thing for anybody. Wait, I stand corrected, you and your irrational Palin haters have prevented this organization from raising much needed money. Way to go.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 2:36amWTP, a challenge is before you. Tell us all what group of veterans Sarah Palin won’t be speaking to in Arizona (if you are so smart).
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:12pmYou would think with all the money she is making that she would offer to pay for security.
Since this was to raise money for the troops and not herself, that explains it.
bullcrapbuster
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:16pm@BMARTIN………..Right on.
338lapua
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:17pmA jealous troll fart……awwwww thats cute!
Report Post »SHASTADIANE1
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:19pmAKMIIKEUS, how do you know how much “money” she is making? I am sure that she gets paid for some speaking engagements but so does everyone else who is asked to go and do these things. I do know that a lot of the money she has been paid has gone to Charities, like Wounded Warriors, etc. What makes her making money by doing these engagements anyway? Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Dick Chaney, Carl Rove, the lists goes on and on, all make money by doing this. What is so wrong with Sarah Palin doing it? You folks have got a really strange way of seeing “fair”.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:00pmAkmiikeus, you are so jealous. No one asks you to speak, let alone pay you to speak It must be depressing to be such a loser.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:00amRather assinine spin on the truth there….so how does it feel to be posting lies for George Soros?
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 6:10amCriticism=jealousy? Then blazers are jealous of Anthony Weiner, Cenk Uygur, Ed Schultz, Chris Matthews, Bill Mahr, Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, Charlie Rangel, James Clyburn, Rachel Maddow, Muslims…??
Report Post »toongoon
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 7:51amIts funny how this clown is concerned about the money Palin earns. Your Alinsky tactic of isolating Sarah as though no one else earns lots of money speaking. Your messiah zero has made a ton of cash in his attempt to destroy America. But keep your focus on Sarah, dickweed, your arrogance isn’t going to save you when the bills come due.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 8:33amTypical “share the wealth” mentality. Union? Communist? Tree-hugger? Frog licker? Combo of all of the above?
Report Post »ROBCW
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:06pmWho cares how much she gets paid speaking. They all charge a speaking fee. It is amazing that you libturds are so worried about how much money she has earned since she stepped down from her govenorship. I’m sure if you were blessed with that kind of money that was thrown at you, you sure in hell would not be complaining. At least she isn’t sitting at home on the couch eating cheetos like most of the deadbeats out there earning their welfare checks and the drawn out unemployment checks that we all are paying for.
Report Post »ROBCW
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:08pmCapitalism…Is…Bo$$!!!!!
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:12pmYou are worried about a crazy shooter in a room full of veterans????? I can‘t think of a safer place I’d rather be than in a room full of patriot veterans!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:20pmI thought the Mamma Grizzly wasn’t afraid of anything or anyone?
She was able to go and see her daughter on Dancing with the Stars with has very little security and she’s afraid to go to an event that is going to be filled with American Servicemen and their familys?
I find it hard to believe that there wasn’t going to be any security there.
I’m sure they asked Sarah Palin to pay for the extra security and she refused.
Sister Sarah is not about the troops, she’s all about herself.
Robert-CA
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:27pmit’s the Foudation who decided to cancel & not Palin .
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:28pmFoundation
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:06pmEven mama grizzlies won’t step into a bear trap.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:13pmThis story to me does not pass the smell test!
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:58pmAKMIIKEUS, apparently her security knows something you don’t (just like the rest of us here).
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 6:34amDead on NEVERENDING. Same night as Republican presidential debate @ the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. IMO, she should have kept it, it would be a legitimate ticket out of the debate forum, clearly not her strong suit.
Jim in Houston
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 10:48amAKMIIKEUS; You, WTP and the rest of you need to go back to Huff Puff since they are missing a room full of idiots.
Report Post »rdk
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 11:16amYeah, who would have thought that a room full of active servicemen would be endangered, but look what Major Hassan did. The loonies are still on the loose.
Report Post »klevalt
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:10pmThe rhetoric is no longer rhetoric… it is now concrete threats. And it is very sad.
Report Post »BMartin1776
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:28pmPelosi’s “Frightening” Rhetoric and Violence Really Coming From…. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qtr0GIh7CQ
Report Post »royalstar
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 2:45amGiving in to fear is a losing proposition. What a lame excuse especially since the soldiers they are tributing put their lives on the line every single day. Something about this announcement doesn’t smell right. If it is true on it’s face, then their resolve is weak and the organization should disband or hand it off to someone with a backbone. What an embarrasement.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 2:42pmWhat “concrete threat?” It specifically said that there was no threat.
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:06pmHow many Left-wing lecturers have to cancel their events because of safety concerns???
First Bush cancels Swiss trip now Palin.
The hate and violence is and always has been from the lunatic Left.
Report Post »BMartin1776
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:12pmThats it give in to terrorism b/c that is exactly what those who are making the threats are doing; they are no different than Al Qaeda, Hanas etc etc
I think if foundation officially asked for addl security they could get it or those planning to attend would be willing to donate a few bucks to pay for it.
This is disappointing to hear/see, this is the equivalent to surrendering to the enemy. With all the threats Beck gets did he cancel 8/28? NO he had faith and did what had to be done! This is a win for radicals and leftists, now they know if they can encourage a few to make idle threats and enough of it maybe other promotions will be canceled. The foundation is setting a horrible precedent.
Liberties Lost, Death of the Republic? How Much Is Enough? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zkGZRfj24
Report Post »STOP playing the radicals game and start playing your game through http://www.savingtherepublic.com
Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:13pmAnn Coulter has been threatened, Hannity, Levin, etc….
Beck has to wear a vest to his events.
They left never have to cancel mainly because no one wants to hear them, Ed Shultz would have to fake an attack to get anyone to notice he was even speaking.
What’s that buzzing noise, oh, its just Maddow talking, I thought it might be the Bees, they know.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:14pmOh, nooooooo, Nick! Didn’t you get the memo? It‘s Palin’s followers who have made threats!
Wait — that doesn’t sound right, now does it, LEFTISTS?!
Report Post »CowboyExpat
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:14pmFor shame…..The party of the left, considerate and generous is actually the party of thugs and haters. No new news there I’m afraid.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:15pmSo should we blame Matthews or Obama ?
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:15pmOnce again the left has found a way to silence the conservatives. Very sad, I think they should have the event anyway just as it was planned. It’s time to take a stand and not let these progressives win. I’d gladly volunteer for security.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:15pmI wasn’t aware that Leftists had anything to say that anyone wanted to hearl Thus, nothing to cancel.
Report Post »portague
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:17pmit is about the vets and if showing up caused retarded protesters to show up and ruin it that would not be good. Let alone some psyco so it was probably for the best. Though it does feel they are giving in to easy.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:36pm@ NICK …
You are correct .. where is the LEFTS civility? … the hate is still spewing from PMSNBC and the like .. and yet they continue to lecture others. Thugs and haters to be sure.
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 9:36pmThat’s a sad commentary on our society today. What’s really bad about this is what the liberal media will do with this story. I’m sure they will mock Sarah Palin over this. It has gotten so out of hand.
http://www.donsmithshow.com – see the union tactics video
Report Post »Intellectual Honesty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:00pmThere must be someone else in America that can match Sarah‘s high minded profundities isn’t there?
Report Post »WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:20pmDid you read the article above?
It states:
While no direct threats have been made against Palin, but a recent increase in negative rhetoric aimed at Palin “raises concern for her safety and the safety of others despite the call for civility in America” following the tragic Tucson shooting, the director said.
It doesn‘t make sense and it definitely doesn’t make Sarah look good. Sounds like she’s retreating.
AzDebi
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:29pmI agree with PORTAGUE…but it’s a shame…Honestly, if I had 5 children counting on me…the Tucson massacre would weigh very heavy on my mind…Sarah is a righteous woman…she prays…perhaps she “feels” something isn’t right with this one…AND…hasn’t there been some unrest in Denver?
Report Post »encinom
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:34pm1/2 term s a quitter and a coward. Either that or the organization realized that they made a mistake inviting 1/2 term to begin with and this was a face saving move.
Showtime
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:34pm@WhiteTeaParty –
Report Post »Nice try.
Showtime
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 10:36pmI TOLD y‘all that if Palin’s name appeared in a headline, that the Palin haters would be back! Her name draws attention like moths to a street light.
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:00pmOnce again the left has found a way to silence the conservatives. Very sad, I think they should have the event anyway just as it was planned. It’s time to take a stand and not let these progressives win. I’d gladly volunteer for security
Report Post »((So, Sarah is a big user of Technology, aren’t there some military families out there capable of helping with a HIGH TECH EVENT, why don’t they change it from a live event (where Sarah’s physically there) to a Cyber event where she can still address the meeting live somewhere via video conferencing. {Maybe Levin would loan her the use of his bunker, or even join her to address them and take questions on the constitution that all the military are willing to die to defend}))
I’m pretty tightly budgeted due to both my & spouses disabilities, but certainly there’s some way to raise the money here for this and even to let wounded warriors and their families attend cyberly with the help of sponsors! <<<>>>
GeauxAlready
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:02pm.
Report Post »What ya’ll afarid another left wing gun totting a-hole gonna go on a shooting spree?????
WhiteTeaParty
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:38pmSparky101
are you pissed? Look at it this way.
It’s all for the best. She has no business speaking to the troops.
God Bless our Troops.
Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on February 5, 2011 at 11:59pmSoros and the Kremlin are hard at work to ensure their evil plot is not stopped.
This is a pitiful response.
Report Post »home_of_the_brave
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:04amThis sets a dangerous president and sends the wrong message to those whom are making the threats. Imagine if CODE PINK had to cancel one of their events over ‘safety concerns’ the media would have a field day, then B.O. would have a press conference, then some sort of legislation would be introduced. But giving in now is only going to encourage them and sadly the level of threats and violence will increase subsequently.
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:29amGuns and liberals have always been a bad combination…
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:57amAgreed…the hate has always come from the left….We see it now with the postings here of WHITETEAPARTY, ENCINOM and *************. Such hatred and lies should not be allowed to stand unchallenged.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 12:57amThis is pretty simple actually. Everybody is being nice, but they didn’t want her there.
ChiefGeorge
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 2:34amOnly Conservative speakers must have security when speaking at Left leaning events and now even at Conservative ones. Who are the ones who have become the monsters that they themselves have feared the Right would be if they didn’t contain us and our religious hatred and intolerant views. Seems that any view spoken from the Right is a hateful one in their eyes.
Report Post »gofigureinternational
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 2:44am“Give me Liberty or give me ‘a new speaker, TBD’”…sad watching our country’s morality, character and honor sliding into the abyss, led by radicals in the left, declining education and a willing media.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 4:46am“..personal attacks…“ ”…negative rhetoric…” NO THREATS! Yeh, oooh, scary… Do you kids get it? The dems have someone recovering in the hospital, and several others injured or dead, not to mention situations such as Poplawski, J.D. Atkinson, B. Williams…who by their own words were inspired toward violence by words from the right. The Repubs are being name-called? Please…
tifosa
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 6:20amAdditional info, btw (not included in what YOU read): The same night of the canceled event is a Republican presidential debate @ the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Will she go to that instead now that she’s free? Did that weigh into the cancellation? Why wasn’t this included in theblaze (inquiring minds want to know…) :)
Jimtt500
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 7:11amLeftist nutcases are quick to falsely accuse Governor Palin and other conservatives of inciting violence and lacking civility, yet they love to throw around threats and intimidate people with their thuggish behavior.
So instead of much-needed funds going to those who sacrifice so we may continue to live in comfort, this event has been canceled because of a bunch of whining, threatening liberals.
Report Post »jcldwl
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 7:39amIf you have ever read David Barton’s book American History in Black and White you will see that the Democratic Party never has left their roots of radical intimidation to get what they want. They spawned the Ku Klux Klan which I would classify as the first radical left wing group. They hung both Black and White republicans just for being republicans and worked through intinidation to gain political power. They are the Party of Hate. Every person needs to read that book and it should be required reading in all schools.
Report Post »waggie
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 7:46amI pray that God will put a hedge of protection around Sarah, Glenn and those others who are willing to speak the truth no matter what the cost.
Report Post »chuck
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 8:57amThis is too bad really. But hey, I don’t think Sarah is running scared, or the organizers, this is a precaution to prevent bloodshed. She will speak again, so will other conservatives! If any of them gets hurt, or one them gets killed, then there will be hell to pay IMO…I’d rather see them go through with it, but then again I am not the one in the cross-hairs! It’s too bad America is so divided, I wonder when the division will erupt into chaos, which would make Egypt look like childsplay? I certainly hope it never happens, but never/always are two words I try not to use…
Report Post »fertlmind
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 9:32amShe should go ARMED,…
Report Post »AND SHOOT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Jim in Houston
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 10:41amLibaturds = peace, hope and change – NOT!
Report Post »middleclassprophet
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 1:52pmNobody is going to waste their time trying to “out” Palin. It’s WAY too entertaining watching her kill her political career all by herself.
Report Post »Freedom Always-Support the 2nd
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 5:35pmYou thoughts are hitting the nail on the head–90+% of all hate comes from the left and all of the really vicious hate comes from the left. What is really discourageing is that the main stream media, both print and broadcast, never covers the hate from the left, while making up hate that doesn’t exits on the right.
Report Post »My Sacred Honor
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 2:19amwaggie
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 7:46am
I pray that God will put a hedge of protection around Sarah, Glenn and those others who are willing to speak the truth no matter what the cost.
Although time has made this post irrelevant, i’ll post anyway.
Report Post »i don’t believe god works in that way. i believe he sets things in motion and allows events to unfold as they will, and judges each event and each individual involved accordingly.
I believe that each will be judged, upon the merits of their lives, when they stand before God and are judged by Him.
Period.
I believe we are givin free reign over our emotions as we live a mortal life here on earth, and that our decisions, based on our knowlege of the Word, should reflect in our actions, we may be given a pass from time to time when we are truly angry about the actions of others. Like how I wanted Lightner to fry slowly, unrepentant of his sins for what he did to that 9 year-old girl. And then I look to God in heaven and i beg forgiveness for that. It is arrogance on my part, and not for me to pray for. The repentance of one’s personal salvation is between that one and God, and is not my business to wish for, either way.
Nuff said.
My Sacred Honor
Posted on February 7, 2011 at 6:41amTIFOSA, JVS, ABC, ETC,
Report Post »I am praying hard for you all. Please don’t continue down this raod of everlasting hatred. If you wallow in hate, and spend your life relishing it, then you will me miserable for the rest of your days, believe me. Turn away from this and find love, somewhere, anywhere. Just find love and center yourselves in it.
You will not be sorry.