The mother of a special needs child, in a position to do so, cut special needs funding 62%

[Stinky The Clown]

That would be Alaska Governor, and now Republican VP nominee, Sarah Palin, the new darling of the religiously insane.

This same woman, who has a child who is with child also cut spending that would aid teen mothers.

Special Education Service Agency (SESA)

The Annual budget for 2007, which preceded Gov. Palin was $8,265,300.

http://www.gov.state.ak.us/...

The Annual budget for 2008, enacted by Gov. Palin is $3,156,000.

http://www.gov.state.ak.us/...

The Annual budget for 2009, enacted by Gov. Palin is $3,156,000.

http://www.gov.state.ak.us/...

This is a cut in special needs services to children in Alaska of 5,109,300 , or 62%.


http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/09/02/palin_slashed_funding_to_help.html

[SmokingJacket]

1. To them, support means saying, "I support you!"

while simultaneously stabbing you in the back.

[lumberjack_jeff]

2. In her defense, she thought she was cutting services for other people's defenseless kids.

Not much of a defense, I know. I'll try harder.

[renate]

3. what you said would be even funnier if it weren't true

Still... pretty damn funny. :rofl:

[murray hill farm]

4. I am also curious about...

McCains record on the Americans with disabilities act.

[Oregone]

5. Youre kind of preaching to the choir at this point.

I don't think there is a damn person who honestly feels she is competent in politics anymore. Rather than continuing to rehash about her background, it may be better for the Dems to focus and shift this argument entirely onto how this choice reflects on McCain. Afterall, people really only vote for the top of the ticket come November, and if you aren't using it to criticize the top of the ticket, this may all be wasted effort.

[tinymontgomery]

6. She doesn't have to worry if she get the VP win

She'll have military medicine (Bethesda Hospital) to take care of all her families medical problems,like her 17 year old having a baby. All on the taxpayers dime. I'm not sure if she gets to keep medical for life after serving.

[Javaman]

7. like most repukes, they always vote against their own best interests..

however, in this cast, she's the queen of stupidity by cutting funds in her own best interest.

[Iggo]

8. She has money.

She only cut funding for poor people.

Don't worry, her child will get the best care money can buy.

[joshcryer]

9. Man, I'm really beginning to think this woman is satan incarnate.

Seriously.

[lostnfound]

10. She wasn't one then. That particular child wasn't born until 2008. nt

[Iris]

11. Exactly. This is just another selfish act by a member of the party for selfish people.