What political ties does a librarian have with government? She could absolutely hate Palin and tell everyone she knows that, and it’s irrelevant on her ability to succeed at her job.

What political ties does a librarian have with government? She could absolutely hate Palin and tell everyone she knows that, and it’s irrelevant on her ability to succeed at her job.

That was an extraordinarily great comment.

I am constantly aware of how my emotion and my biases influence my view of the world. I try and keep my perspective clear, but it’s hard and I remain vigilant.

Keep in mind that I was a Ron Paul supporter when he was running, so I can embrace Republican views. I can embrace Republicans, too. I am not labeling all Republicans as the same based on a few.

I’m speaking specifically of a particular mass of people that are being targeted by the Republican strategy—the same people I interact with every day.

I don’t think it’s wrong to discuss the faults with a massive majority of people in a particular group; that’s the whole point of looking at trends and polls and movements; to understand how thought happens in these large groups. It doesn’t mean I deny there are outliers.

Does this clear anything up?

That was an extraordinarily great comment.

I am constantly aware of how my emotion and my biases influence my view of the world. I try and keep my perspective clear, but it’s hard and I remain vigilant.

Keep in mind that I was a Ron Paul supporter when he was running, so I can embrace Republican views. I can embrace Republicans, too. I am not labeling all Republicans as the same based on a few.

I’m speaking specifically of a particular mass of people that are being targeted by the Republican strategy—the same people I interact with every day.

I don’t think it’s wrong to discuss the faults with a massive majority of people in a particular group; that’s the whole point of looking at trends and polls and movements; to understand how thought happens in these large groups. It doesn’t mean I deny there are outliers.

Does this clear anything up?

Daniel, you say “I see smug, religious, non-thinkers who cling to a simple view of the world…” and “overall moral superiority complex” and then say “It’s trashy, pure and simple” while discussing hypocrisy nonetheless. I think you would better understand the issues here if you stop looking at the people and letting your emotions get involved. There ARE completely idiotic Republicans and Neo-cons walking the Earth and on TV (just like that Daily Show clip Carl posted) but I think the reason why you can’t understand the Republican party is because THAT is who you choose to listen to. Fox News commentators are political hacks (like Olberman).

Anyway, the Palin issues you point out show that you haven’t investigated them beyond dailykos, dailyshow, digg and reddit. Science vs creationism: McCain says he believes in evolution and Palin says she thinks Creationism should be allowed to be discussed in the classroom along side the evolution-only curriculum. She does NOT believe that the govt should force schools to teach creationism: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gV5jvU52RD3WBflzbmSu5l6zwOqAD92V3VQG0

Banned books: the rumored banned book list is word-for-word the same as this list: http://www.lib.fit.edu/pubs/librarydisplays/bannedbooks/website.htm I don’t know why she wanted to talk to the librarian about their book policy but if no books were banned, then there is no issue.

The rest of the issues you had were either based on idiotic Republican talking points used for crappy tv shows or based on your general dislike for religious people.

“The world is not simple, and people that try to make it so, and fit it into their own little manufactured reality, are dangerous.” …Fitting and so true.

Daniel, you say “I see smug, religious, non-thinkers who cling to a simple view of the world…” and “overall moral superiority complex” and then say “It’s trashy, pure and simple” while discussing hypocrisy nonetheless. I think you would better understand the issues here if you stop looking at the people and letting your emotions get involved. There ARE completely idiotic Republicans and Neo-cons walking the Earth and on TV (just like that Daily Show clip Carl posted) but I think the reason why you can’t understand the Republican party is because THAT is who you choose to listen to. Fox News commentators are political hacks (like Olberman).

Anyway, the Palin issues you point out show that you haven’t investigated them beyond dailykos, dailyshow, digg and reddit. Science vs creationism: McCain says he believes in evolution and Palin says she thinks Creationism should be allowed to be discussed in the classroom along side the evolution-only curriculum. She does NOT believe that the govt should force schools to teach creationism: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gV5jvU52RD3WBflzbmSu5l6zwOqAD92V3VQG0

Banned books: the rumored banned book list is word-for-word the same as this list: http://www.lib.fit.edu/pubs/librarydisplays/bannedbooks/website.htm I don’t know why she wanted to talk to the librarian about their book policy but if no books were banned, then there is no issue.

The rest of the issues you had were either based on idiotic Republican talking points used for crappy tv shows or based on your general dislike for religious people.

“The world is not simple, and people that try to make it so, and fit it into their own little manufactured reality, are dangerous.” …Fitting and so true.

The request for resignation simply because she supported Palin’s opposition is messed up as well. The person was a librarian. What does her political preference have to do with the librarian’s ability to perform their job?

The request for resignation simply because she supported Palin’s opposition is messed up as well. The person was a librarian. What does her political preference have to do with the librarian’s ability to perform their job?

For the sake of full disclosure, I presented the article, which informs the best it could without implication, yet also with a conclusion.

There is no list of books to be banned. It was addressed by the article here:

   "Palin didn't mention specific books at that meeting, 
    Kilkenny said.

"At the time Palin called her inquiries rhetorical and simply part of a policy discussion, according to the Frontiersman article.

"Were any books banned? June Pinnell-Stephens, chairwoman of the Alaska Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee since 1984, checked her files last week and came up empty-handed."

As a parent I would like to hear that president of the Alaska Library Association will adhere to some established level of decency while stocking books, which she answered by stating “The books in the Wasilla Library collection were selected on the basis of national selection criteria for libraries of this size, and I would absolutely resist all efforts to ban books.” This is sufficient to answer my fears that children may not be exposed to what some may be called “art”, but is also graphic child pornography, or other books ranging from how to commit suicide or murder to the ever popular Anarchist’s Cookbook, without establishing such a listing for groups like the ACLU to rally around.

A request for resignation was made on the basis that Emmons was a local and vocal supporter of Palin’s opposition, which can complicate the relationship as concurrent public servants. However, no further action was take or enforced. Emmons remained in her position without further incidences. (Note, this request was made before Emmons satisfied Palin’s question.)

I hope to have answered your interest in this rumor.

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For the sake of full disclosure, I presented the article, which informs the best it could without implication, yet also with a conclusion.

There is no list of books to be banned. It was addressed by the article here:

   "Palin didn't mention specific books at that meeting, 
    Kilkenny said.

"At the time Palin called her inquiries rhetorical and simply part of a policy discussion, according to the Frontiersman article.

"Were any books banned? June Pinnell-Stephens, chairwoman of the Alaska Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee since 1984, checked her files last week and came up empty-handed."

As a parent I would like to hear that president of the Alaska Library Association will adhere to some established level of decency while stocking books, which she answered by stating “The books in the Wasilla Library collection were selected on the basis of national selection criteria for libraries of this size, and I would absolutely resist all efforts to ban books.” This is sufficient to answer my fears that children may not be exposed to what some may be called “art”, but is also graphic child pornography, or other books ranging from how to commit suicide or murder to the ever popular Anarchist’s Cookbook, without establishing such a listing for groups like the ACLU to rally around.

A request for resignation was made on the basis that Emmons was a local and vocal supporter of Palin’s opposition, which can complicate the relationship as concurrent public servants. However, no further action was take or enforced. Emmons remained in her position without further incidences. (Note, this request was made before Emmons satisfied Palin’s question.)

I hope to have answered your interest in this rumor.

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gossip/rumor. the chicago tribune investigated it, neither finding proof, nor proving it false.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-palin-book_bdsep07,0,3537053.story

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gossip/rumor. the chicago tribune investigated it, neither finding proof, nor proving it false.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-palin-book_bdsep07,0,3537053.story

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