"I can see political oblivion from my house"

Either SNL News will bring her back to take over for the guy who used to comment on newspaper headlines, or she'll write a book.

Maybe a children's version of Ulysses.

that resignation speech has got to be drug related.

huffpo already has 3000 comments on this and it was just posted two hours ago. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

if she decides to leave her husband, the Thought Leader would be happy to help her explore her career options.

PALIN RESIGNS AS 'DAMAGE CONTROL' DUE TO COMING 'ICEBERG SCANDAL'
www.bradblog.com/

an iceberg scandal?

I get the distinct impression that she's just been itching to have her name splashed across the headlines once again. She got a taste of it and she wants more. This resignation is simply a bid for more media coverage.

IF she were a *real politician*, one that actually gave a shit about her constituents and her platform, she would use the time she has left in her current position to effect whatever changes her constituents requested of her.

But hey, if she's doing this because she wants to focus on running for U.S. Prez in 2012, then more power to her. I can't think of a better person I'd want running against Obama. She's an embarrassment, not just for the Republican party, not just for women, not just for the American people...but for our species as a whole. The drivel that comes out of her mouth has at least inspired some truly fabulous comedic work. ( With any luck she'll pick Megan Fox as her running mate- and if they don't win, they can at least inspire a reality show or two..."Moose of Love", or "Beauty and the Bimbo"- you pick who gets to play each role).

-K

Palin is going to focus on her paintings of Vladimir Putin's forehead. She can see him from her bathroom window. After that, maybe shoot some wolves from a helicopter.

Well, one thing this proves - Palin IS a raging narcissist. Heard a big chunk of her press conference - this bit really stands out to me:

<And so as I thought about this announcement that I wouldn’t run for re-election and what it means for Alaska, I thought about how much fun some governors have as lame ducks… travel around the state, to the Lower 48 (maybe), overseas on international trade – as so many politicians do. And then I thought – that’s what’s wrong – many just accept that lame duck status, hit the road, draw the paycheck, and “milk it”. I’m not putting Alaska through that – I promised efficiencies and effectiveness! ? That’s not how I am wired. I am not wired to operate under the same old “politics as usual.” I promised that four years ago – and I meant it.

It’s not what is best for Alaska.

I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable...

...I do not want to disappoint anyone with my decision; all I can ask is that you TRUST me with this decision – but it’s no more “politics as usual”.

Some Alaskans don’t mind wasting public dollars and state time. I do. I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children won’t allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…

In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life - my children (where the count was unanimous… well, in response to asking: “Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children’s future from OUTSIDE the Governor’s office?” It was four “yes’s” and one “hell yeah!” The “hell yeah” sealed it >

I mean, what the hell? She's not going to run again, so staying governor would be a waste of her time and Alaska's money? Isn't she saying outright that if she's not motivated by getting elected again, she wouldn't bother trying to be a good governor?

Really, it sounds like she just decided that it's not fun anymore, so she's going to take her blocks and go home. Never mind she agreed to, you know, do a job for four years.

Maybe there is a big secret that's prompting her actions, but I really wouldn't be surprised if it's nothing more than being a brat.

rumor around here is she will be indicted shortly for steering state contracts to SBS, who provided the materials to build her house for free