The Truth About Sarah Palin – Part II
Just picked up some little known info on Palin’s National Security Credentials. Some have shrugged off her position as Commander of the Alaskan National Guard but see this:
- Alaska is the first line of defense in our missile interceptor defense system. The 49th& nbsp;Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard is the unit that protects the entire nation from ballistic missile attacks. It’s on permanent active duty, unlike other Guard units.
- As governor of Alaska, Palin is briefed on highly classified military issues,homeland security, and counterterrorism. Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden’s.
- She’s also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security’s counterterrorism plans.
- Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country’s defense. Given Alaska’s proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we don’t even know about.
- According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets.
I find this very interesting. Who knew that Alaska plays such a key role in the defense of this country? I’m willing to bet most of you did not.
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Actually, you’re only partially correct Megan. The governor does assume command when the Alaska National Guard is called to duty for *state* functions. Only when it’s a federal emergency does the President assume command.
Get your facts right before you come in my house and poop on the carpet.
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Just so you know, when the National Guard is called to duty, command of it reverts to the President. So Ms. Palin’s “command” of it is really irrelevant, since IF it were called up – and it has never been, domestically – she would STILL have nothing to do with it.
Read ya damn law books, boy.