It seems that the McCain/Palin ticket has suddenly embraced the message of "change" and "reform" in Washington, repeatedly citing Palin's record as Governor, regarding "earmark reform." The lies that these two continue to feed the voting public is stunning.
Some facts:
"Palin has sought $197 million worth of earmarks for 2009...As mayor of tiny Wasilla, Alaska, she hired a lobbyist to seek federal money for special projects. Wasilla obtained 14 earmarks, totaling $27 million, between 2000-2003, according to Taxpayers for Common Sense."
And what did kind of projects did Sarah request earmarks for 2009:
* $2 million in federal monies to study crab mating habits (eeek, no abstinence training for crabs?)
* $494,900 for the recreational halibut harvest
* $3.2 million for seal genetics research
If the Republican candidates are NOW going to run with the message of "change" and "reform" they should at least be the shining example of the type of "reform" they are shouting about on the campaign trail. Liars, liars, liars.
McCain does have a good record on not accepting earmarks, however, for him to hold Palin up as an example of "reform" is absolutely hilarious and an act of desperation on his part. I would guess that SOME earmarks may be necessary for some communities, however, the issue with this and the blatant hypocrisy of the message, of hoisting Palin up on this pedestal of "reform", is sickening. Do they think the voters are stupid?
How do those current earmarks breakdown per capita, in some other states, compared to Alaska?
Colorado: $18.89/person
Ohio: $26.58/person
Illinois: $30.67/person
Alaska (under Palin): $506/person
Reform? Where is it?
What a joke.
Palin Requests $197 Million in Earmarks
Easy button Return it to long suffering taxpayers including those who have paid huge tabs to educate other people's kids…