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Friday, November 7, 2008 12:00 AM

More Palin expenses: $40,000 for the First Dude

To Sarah Palin's infamous $150,000 tab, we can now add additional tens of thousands spent on Todd Palin.

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Friday, November 7, 2008 08:05 AM

What I am about to say makes me feel like throwing up

I'll bet they are musky.

Eeeewwww!

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:17 AM

They should...

...put those boxers on EBay! Sarah's favorite outlet for getting rid of pork - only I bet the boxers would actually sell.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:17 AM

Boxers

I doubt a charity would take them, but maybe they can sell them on eBay. Like the jet.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:19 AM

It's really like they were trying to throw the election....

I mean, you couldn't make this stuff up.

However, I suspect it's just their arrogance that allows them to do this.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:20 AM

Charity

I'm waiting to see the long lines for a shot at her wardrobe at the Wasilla Goodwill.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:22 AM

What, do you think male hookers are cheap to keep on retainer?

Cmon just look at the guy.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:22 AM

On a related topic...

...it looks like the Alaska Senate seat is being stolen before our eyes. Perhaps War Room or Glenn can pursue the evidence.

For clues:

http://www.bradblog.com/?p=6644

(or at sig.)

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:23 AM

Spray tanners!

No further comment necessary!

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:27 AM

There can be no doubt

Boxers are a personal clothing item, and therefore illegal for the RNC to purchase for Todd Palin, under McCain-Feingold campaign finance law.

They attempted to skirt the law by claiming the items were not personal, but would be given to charity after the campaign.

Even if they give Todd's boxers to charity, there's no doubt that boxers are a personal clothing item, and not part of any political costume, unless he goes around flashing them at the rallies, and my guess is that he does not do that.

You don't need a law degree to understand this:

(b) PROHIBITED USE-

(1) IN GENERAL- A contribution or donation described in subsection (a) shall not be converted by any person to personal use.

(2) CONVERSION- For the purposes of paragraph (1), a contribution or donation shall be considered to be converted to personal use if the contribution or amount is used to fulfill any commitment, obligation, or expense of a person that would exist irrespective of the candidate's election campaign or individual's duties as a holder of Federal office, including--

(A) a home mortgage, rent, or utility payment;

(B) a clothing purchase;

And, later in the act:

Sec. 323

'(a) NATIONAL COMMITTEES-

'(1) IN GENERAL- A national committee of a political party (including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party) may not solicit, receive, or direct to another person a contribution, donation, or transfer of funds or any other thing of value, or spend any funds, that are not subject to the limitations, prohibitions, and reporting requirements of this Act.

'(2) APPLICABILITY- The prohibition established by paragraph (1) applies to any such national committee, any officer or agent acting on behalf of such a national committee, and any entity that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by such a national committee.

Now, ask yourself... would Todd Palin still need boxer shorts if it weren't for the campaign?

This is such a clear violation of McCain-Feingold, there can be absolutely no argument. So why is it not a big deal, as in criminal prosecution? Why isn't the liberal media doing their job on this one?

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:27 AM

Charity

Isn't the charity all of the clothes were supposed to be donated to a fake? I believe it's something like "Out of the Closet," but the actual Out of the Closet charity issued a cease and desist to the fake Alaskan one to stop using their name.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:28 AM

I'm LOVING IT!

Yeah Baby!

SHE LIKES HER MAN

WITH THE "ALASKA SPRAY TAN"!

"Gettin' it done in the Midnight Sun!"

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:30 AM

Palin Will Fade Away

She has become a national joke, just like Dan Quayle. There is no way to recover from that.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:30 AM

The Grifters

These people need a reality show:

Greed & money-grubbing - check

Babymama drama - check

Illegal drugs - check

Random criminal activities - check

Toxic relatives - check

Government corruption - check

Disgruntled former employees - check

Bling! - check

Pallin' Around with the Palins would get better ratings than American Idol - these folks are more messed up than Whitney & Bobby!

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:33 AM

sheesh

I thought self styled conservatives were manly men! At least that's what we've been told for years.

This uber liberal, effete hippy scum from the People's Republic of Orygun would NEVER wear silk underoos and the fake tan crap???? Hell... we're proud of our pale, washed out, no sunshine pallor out here on the left edge? Where's Todd from anyway? Vegas??!??

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:37 AM

where do "charities" sign up?

I work for a non-profit in a very red state. Where to we sign up to receive any of these items? With the economy & giving projected to be down this year, can't be too picky. I'd hold my nose & put them on Mission fish (ebay for charities).

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:38 AM

R.I.P. Sarah Palin's political future ....

.... such a sweet self-inflicted humiliation ...

(If she's smart she'll skip attempting re-election in Alaska ... and maybe find Jesus in her travails and start a mega-church instead... there's sucker born every minute ... I'm amazed McCain avoided a stroke ... but no wonder he lost "heart" in the last few weeks ... what a trainwreck ... )

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:39 AM

Salon, we won

let it go

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:41 AM

eBay ahoy!

What's sad is that Todd Palin's used silk boxers would probably sell on eBay. Never underestimate the willingness of American consumers to buy crap.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:41 AM

Luxury Goods

$40,000 on luxury goods for Todd Palin, eh? I bet he keeps the swastika cufflinks handy for 2012.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:42 AM

I hope Palin's narcissism

prevents her from letting this issue die quietly. This is the election that could truly split the Republican Party.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:44 AM

Believe me...

...he'd definitely sell them on Ebay. He has fans.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:45 AM

Reality Show Stars!

I swear - that whole family and their political shenanigans and griftiness . . . they NEED a reality show! Palin' with the Palins would make the Kardasians look high class. Sarah can run around in her towel, and Todd in his silk boxers.

Sheesh.

Well - that's what you get when you pick a barbie so the uneducated Joe Sixpacks will get . . . up . . . and vote. What did McCain do that day he chose her? Take one too many of the little blue pills?

Well, John, and the GOP, you got what you paid for. The embarrassment is ALL yours.

Friday, November 7, 2008 08:49 AM

"Let it go?"

Unfortunately, there's a lot of cleaning to be done.

This is one of those cleanups - making sure that the Palins, who really did prove their evil natures, can't even run for dogcatcher.

In fact, this is the time when we can make the best progress, these next 200 days or so. This is our chance to jail some of the worst criminals, to open up the corruption to fresh air and sunlight.

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