Alaska National Guard General Changes Story; Palin Promotes

[BlueJessamine]

Source: VetVoice

When John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his running mate, the campaign immediately began touting her experience--both foreign and domestic--as "commander-in-chief" of the Alaska National Guard. But the reality of the situation--that Palin actually had little to do with the National Guard quickly became apparent. In fact, the idea was undercut severely by comments made by the actual commander of the Alaska National Guard--its Adjutant General, Major General Craig Campbell. When that happened, it eventually turned into somewhat of a national joke, culminating in the humiliation of McCain/Palin campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds on CNN when he tried to promote Palin's "foreign policy" experience during the Republican National Convention.

It was getting bad for the McCain campaign because they couldn't afford to lose the "experience" argument to the Obama campaign.

But suddenly--and strangely--the commander of the Alaska National Guard, Major General Campbell, changed his story. By the end of the convention, he was praising Palin's experience, talking on TV about how she had taken control of Alaska's National Guard operations and how she was a "great" leader.

Interestingly enough, Palin promoted him with his third star--to the rank of Lieutenant General--only three days later.

Essentially, Campbell had been unhelpful to the campaign at the very least. But all of a sudden he became one of Palin's biggest supporters. And he was then promoted to be one of the two highest-ranking state National Guard officials in the country. See if this timeline is as eyebrow-raising to you as it is to me:



Read more: http://www.vetvoice.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1869

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Yet another example of Abuse of Power by Palin.

She really is George Bush in lipstick!

[madmusic]

1. She really is.

That's no joke.

[notadmblnd]

2. pretty transparent if you ask me.

[kristopher]

3. Maddow covered this tonight too.

:kick:

[peoli]

4. fucking wow.

[lumpy]

5. Evidently Palin is not above bribery or

did McCain have something to do with this.

[ann_american2004]

6. CHANGED HIS STORY ON FRIDAY

Promoted by Monday? ...well this seems pretty clear.
even the m$m should be able to get this one figured out.
connecting the A and B dots, why! it's sesame street in simplicity!
hear hear it m$m -- do you think you can run with it? I know YOU CAN!!!

Man it's amazing. Just MORE OF THE SAME!

[debunkthelies]

7. Is it Possible

that the Anti-Christ is a woman?

[Newshues]

8. not to rain on your parade....

http://www.andrewhalcro.com/comment/reply/949

Point Paper On Adjutant General State Promotion

Prepared: 28 August 2008

Thank you for allowing this opportunity to provide some background information on Governor Palin’s intention to promote the Adjutant General of Alaska to the state rank of Lieutenant General.



but note the date. Also note that there is no financial gain for the "Lieutenant General"

You want to push this story go right ahead but we've been caught without the whole story before. Be like Obama, sit back, get all the information so you have a clear picture, then whack 'em with the obvious.

[Tunkamerica]

14. The date is one week before.

The only thing it says is that the campaign had a few days foresight. And/or that the promotion was dependent on playing ball.

And the lack of pay increase is a non-argument. Most presidential nominees are taking pay cuts for the job they seek. If everything was about immediate financial compensation then only people making under $300,000 a year would run.

on edit (email to the webmaster from a member of the ANG):



Adjutants General of the 50 States are authorized Major General (two-star) rank and in all but rare circumstances are granted Federal Recognition as Major Generals. This means they are "real" Major Generals with all the respect that comes with such high rank.

General Campbell's promotion will be a "state" promotion. He will be a three-star general only while on State business. In a very rank-conscious environment, this distinction will not be lost on the other Flag Officers. He will look the part of a three-star general but will not be regarded as one by the very people he needs to work with and influence.

This promotion will only benefit General Campbell who will trumpet his new rank. It will not be help further the cause of the Alaska National Guard or its loyal and now outraged members.

No one can be promoted to the top ranks because of perceived leadership deficiencies but even with his obvious leadership flaws, he has no reluctance whatsoever to accept a cosmetic promotion.

I believe the Governor's office will receive substantial correspondence urging her to reconsider this insult to the men and women of the Alaska National Guard.

I also have no doubt most of that correspondence will be anonymous due to the genuine fear of retribution and retaliation if the Governor does the right thing and cancels this hypocrisy.

[K8-EEE]

9. SHE'S EXACTLY LIKE BUSH!

That's a "Dubya" move for sure.

[Historic NY]

10. A Star in place of honor.....backpedaling medal.

[Crowman1979]

11. WTF!?!?

The alaskan national guard commander shouldn't even have one star given te amount of personnel it has.

[neuvocat]

12. Since when does a mayor have control of the Guard anyway?

The whole thing's a crock from the beginning.

[Tunkamerica]

15. she was governor.

[usregimechange]

13. Bribe, more of the same

[kurth_]

16. Reformer With Results

[bjobotts]

17. It's the whole damn repub party. It's what they've come to expect

[bjobotts]

18. They see nothing wrong in operating this way, with bribery to get what they want.

[bjobotts]

19. "Reform Washington???" Reform yourselves first.

[Turner Ashby]

20. Even with the date....did she know she was on the short list?

[Bette Noir]

21. Keith used the "bribe" word.

This repulsive woman has to be stopped.

[DallasNE]

22. The Adjutant General Position

In most States, including Illinois, is held by a 2-star General. Tiny population Alaska will now have a 3-star General. What other 3-star General commands fewer troops than the Alaska Adjutant General? My guess is that the answer is none.

[firedupdem]

23. Are we just doomed because the media refuses to cover this stuff? n/t

[Tunkamerica]

25. read my post above for a little more info on the situation n/t

[and-justice-for-all]

24. bribary and lying.....nt