A recent petition at the White House:

We petition the Obama Administration to:

Alaska back to Russia.

Groups Siberian russians crossed the Isthmus (now the Bering Strait) 16-10 thousand years ago.

Russian began to settle on the Arctic coast, Aleuts inhabited the Aleutian Archipelago.

First visited Alaska August 21, 1732, members of the team boat “St. Gabriel »under the surveyor Gvozdev and assistant navigator I. Fedorov during the expedition Shestakov and DI Pavlutski 1729-1735 years

Vote for secession of Alaska from the United States and joining Russia

Created: Mar 21, 2014

Issues: Civil Rights and Liberties, Government Reform, Human Rights

Signatures needed by April 20, 2014 to reach goal of 100,000 94,661

Total signatures on this petition 5,339

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There is the small matter of the 1867 purchase agreement – seven million, two hundred thousand dollars in gold.

Does anyone wonder if those signing this were thinking it would make Sarah Palin a Russian citizen?

It all makes perfect sense – the campaign would revolve around highlighting their gubernatorial accomplishments.

Sarah Palin (r) on July 3, 2009:

Palin Announces No Second Term

No Lame Duck Session Either

…And we are doing well! My administration’s accomplishments speak for themselves. We work tirelessly for Alaskans…

…With this announcement that I am not seeking re-election… I’ve determined it’s best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor Parnell; and I am willing to do so, so that this administration – with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future – can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success…

Matt Blunt (r) on January 22, 2008:

Gov. Matt Blunt won’t run for re-election

…”The habit of politicians is to remain in office, and the desire to prove oneself in the next election is strong,” Blunt said. “After a great deal of thought and prayer, and with the knowledge that we have achieved virtually everything I set out to accomplish, and more, I will not seek a second term in the upcoming election,” he said.

“Because I feel we have changed what I wanted to change in the first term, there is not the same sense of mission for a second…”

And their administration could include South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (r) as Secretary of State. After all, it’s the international experience that counts.

Again, we have been assured by Brett Penrose that no Alaskan moose were injured in the production of this ‘toon.

Both states have a large number of people with smart mouths, a patriotic attitude, and a certain fondness for a particular turn of phrase…

Yep, that’s The one and only genuine original Show Me Progress McSame bumper sticker.

And in Anchorage, Alaska, our good friend Mudflats reports on two very interesting rallies held on the same day.

The first was with and for Sarah Palin (r):

Infiltrating the Palin Rally in Anchorage.

…I walked in to the large “Eklutna Room” where the rally was to be held. More TV cameras than I have ever seen in my life were set up on risers all around the room. The room itself, when filled to capacity, holds 5000 people. I tried to eyeball it, and I’d guess there were 1000 or so there. Everyone was pushed into the center of the room where the podium was set up….

Go. Read the whole thing. The photos are priceless.

Do people in Anchorage, Alaska read Show Me Progress? Heh.:

Photo by Mudflats

The second rally was not “for” Sarah Palin (r):

‘Alaska Women Reject Palin’ Rally is HUGE!

…It’s a good thing I wasn’t tailgating when I saw the crowd in front of the library or I would have ended up in somebody’s trunk.  When I got there, about 20 minutes early, the line of sign wavers stretched the full length of the library grounds, along the edge of the road, 6 or 7 people deep!  I could hardly find a place to park.  I nabbed one of the last spots in the library lot, and as I got out of the car and started walking, people seemed to join in from every direction, carrying signs.

Never, have I seen anything like it in my 17 and a half years living in Anchorage.  The organizers had someone walk the rally with a counter, and they clicked off well over 1400 people (not including the 90 counter-demonstrators).  This was the biggest political rally ever, in the history of the state.  I was absolutely stunned.  The second most amazing thing is how many people honked and gave the thumbs up as they drove by.  And even those that didn’t honk looked wide-eyed and awe-struck at the huge crowd that was growing by the minute.  This just doesn’t happen here…

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Go. Read the whole thing. The photos are amazing.

I’m proud of those good folks in Anchorage Alaska. This native-born Alaskan isn’t voting for McCain/Palin, either.

You all knew it was just a matter of time. Didn’t you?

The State of Alaska has campaign finance disclosure reports on line. Heh. The Alaska Public Offices Commission is the custodial entity.

Sarah Palin registered her candidacy/disclosure for her campaign for Governor of Alaska on:

Candidate Registration

2006 State Primary REGISTRATION

filed October 25, 2005

by PALIN, SARAH

(Candidate for Governor)…

It may take a while to explore all the nooks and crannies of the Alaskan campaign finance disclosure system. In the meantime, here are some interesting snippets of information:

In her 2002 primary run for Lieutenant Governor her campaign spent $52,023.38 and raised $48,880.80 with a final deficit of $1,947.77 in the campaign close out report.

Sarah Palin’s 2006 primary campaign for Governor cost a little more:

Gee, that’s maybe twice the cost of a Missouri state senate republican primary. Heh.

And the general election?:

Sweet. Cheap elections. What? That’s the total cost of a really expensive state senate race or a relatively inexpensive down ticket statewide race in Missouri. How come Matt “baby” Blunt isn’t McSame‘s VP pick? Just asking.

Welcome to the big leagues.

Let’s take a look at some of the nitty gritty details of some campaign expenses in the 2006 primary:

Campaign Expenses

2006 State Primary 7-DAY REPORT

filed August 15, 2006

by PALIN, SARAH

(Candidate for Governor

Covering Period From 07/22/2006 through 08/12/2006

10 07/23/2006 PAID EXPENSE $200.00  MAT-SU RAVENS GIRLS HOCKEY WASILLA AK SPONSORSHIP ADVERTISING

17 07/25/2006 PAID EXPENSE $2,700.00 CUSTOM DESIGN DISPLAYS, INC ANCHORAGE AK SIGNS ADVERTISING

31 07/27/2006 PAID EXPENSE $1,731.00 PIP PRINTING ANCHORAGE AK PRINTING ADVERTISING

You get the picture – it’s mostly retail.

And the contributions?:

Campaign Income

2006 State Primary 7-DAY REPORT

filed August 15, 2006

by PALIN, SARAH

(Candidate for Governor

Covering Period From 07/22/2006 through 08/12/2006

36 08/01/2006 MONETARY $500.00 ALASKA CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ANCHORAGE AK

42 08/01/2006 MONETARY $1,000.00 DELONG, LOUIS FAIRBANKS AK

You get the picture.

Now, a number of intrepid individuals at a little out of the way Missouri progressive political blog just might take it upon themselves to dig around in those reports. Heh. The irony is that we’ll probably do a better job than McSame’s campaign in taking a look at the information. And certainly better than any stenographers.