As everyone following this blog knows, I have been working for over one year to try to get documents from Homeland Security. The documents requested included the sworn statement taken from David Chaney regarding the assertion by Shailey Tripp that she was introduced by Todd Palin to Mr. Chaney, for the purpose of providing sexual services. In an effort to avoid the necessity of filing a lawsuit to obtain these documents, and because Homeland Security indicated an investigation was underway, I proposed that I would refrain from filing a suit, in exchange for a redacted statement of Chaney. The statements of Chaney I specifically requested were any statement he gave pertaining to the meeting with Todd Palin and Shailey Tripp, and the services provided by Shailey Tripp thereafter.
As I was working with an attorney to prepare the Original Petition for filing in Federal Court, I received yesterday a letter from A.T. Smith, the Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service, a Division of Homeland Security, proposing a resolution, similar to my letter of June 25th. Mr. Smith has agreed to provide, within 5 days, the statement of David Chaney concerning the allegation that Todd Palin introduced him to Shailey Tripp and the assertion that he engaged in sexual relations for money with Shailey Tripp. In consideration for the voluntary production of this information, I have agreed not to file suit, and for a period of 6 months to refrain from filing any new FOIA requests with the Secret Service or Homeland Security pertaining to David Chaney, Shailey Tripp, Sarah Palin, and Todd Palin.
Obviously David Chaney may have denied the allegations of Shailey Tripp, whether he was being truthful or not. However if he admitted that the meeting took place and that Shailey Tripp provided sexual services to him, we will finally have independent proof of the allegations of Shailey Tripp that Todd Palin was her pimp. It is unclear when and how the documents will be provided to me, but as soon as I receive the statement of Mr. Chaney from Mr. Smith, I’ll advise everyone reading.
Thank you for your support over the last year as I have fought to obtain these documents.
malialitman
MaliaLitman.com 
I know you are smart enough to not let them outsmart you, Malia, but never underestmate, of course. Congratulations.
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Eulaine,
They have the upper hand because they are the government and have unlimited resources to refuse to produce the documents. I think the only thing I have going for me is that they have been so overwhelmed with scandal, they really can’t afford another one.
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Congratulations, Malia! Your hard work us paying off. Happy Freedom from Liars Day!
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Sally in MI,
Happy Fourth of July to you too! Funny that this letter came from Homeland on the anniversary of Palin’s resignation!
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W00T! Malia, congratulations on all of your hard work! Something that … ahem, someone… doesn’t know anything about!
We are all in your debt! Happy Independence Day!
xxMrsTBB
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Mrs. Tarquin Biscuit barrel,
Thanks for sharing my excitement that we are finally going to get Chaney’s statement, whatever it is!
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I am awestruck. Does your agreement not to file suit address other issues, or is it limited to not filing suit over their unwillingness to provide this document?
I’m betting Chaney denied it completely.
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ivyfree2,
The agreement is that I agree not to file suit on the current FOIA claims and that I’m agreeing to withdraw my FOIA requests and I can’t refile or direct another to re-file within a period of 6 months. If the documents are produced, and Chaney denies the assertions of Shailey Tripp, I have agreed not to pursue this matter or direct anyone to refile for 6 months. If a news station decides on their own to file a similar FOIA request to mine I am obviously not in a position to direct what they do, and I can’t agree for them not to file a similar request.
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The key words are “heavily redacted” – aren’t they? I do so hope that you get an accurate read, but heavily redacting a statement full of lies seems par for the course – although why they continue to protect a PIMP is totally beyond me. Great job though – like everyone else, I am very anxious to hear what they send you…
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Why a news station and not one of us as citizens ?
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raz lemons,
The only stipiulation is that I personally can’t do it,and cant encourage anyone to do it, but if anyone else wants to do it, it’s up to them…individuals or news agencies.
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I too am hoping something is “there” – but Chaney probably denied it (did he forget that he used plastic to pay for “Services Rendered?” Who knows.
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Katie Annie Oakley,
If he forgot, you can bet I’ll remind him!
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Way to go Malia!! I can’t wait.
Keep up the GREAT work!
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Aloha43,
Thanks for your support! I’ll keep you posted!
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That’s great news Malia! I cant wait to see if he told the truth. But, I do have concerns with them requesting that you not file again for 6 months. Isn’t October the deadline for prosecution if it is to happen? Hopefully it means they are actually investigating with the intention of doing something.
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NorCalGirl,
The problem is that if I filed a suit, I can imagine a scenario whereby I still wouldn’t get the documents until AFTER the statute would run, so at least we have a chance this way to see if Chaney implicated Todd,and if he did, then I can bring this to the attention of Sean parnell, and it will be really hard not to bring charges against Todd then.
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sean parnell is ahead of the legal game to “respect” the law with the elimination of the statutes of limitations for human trafficking…he somehow thinks that will make it all better for his beloved sarah…since she is so abused by todd…lol…I can start breathing when I stop laughing…others are monitoring this site and others to see how the fish are biting…if you have something to report…do it in writing and post it on the internet…
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Excellent! You are so inspiring and capable! And ballsy…I had no idea anyone could actually bargain with the Secret Service. Happy 4th. Looking forward to seeing the statement.
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Melly,
I’m guessing that the real request they are worried about related to my second request that related to retirement benefits being paid to Mark Sullivan and David Chaney after their resignations. I have agreed to withdraw those requests at this time, and they don’t really have a reason not to produce those documents.
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That was genius to request the retirement documents and use their refusal as leverage to get the prostitute documents. Hopefully, they will expose David Chaney and Todd Palin in order to protect Mark Sullivan.
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red white and blue,
I guess we will see soon enough!
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Since that is true, about the info being in the public domain – I wonder why they are foot dragging to cover up for the Palins? Or is this all designed to protect Parnell who is, if anything, as dirty as Palin.
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Good work!! Hope those fools don’t try to play any more games with you. Best wishes, as always.
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Pat,
They may try, but Ithink they know that I am serious about this and I’m not afraid to file suit which would make the news, and I don’t think they want the publicity.
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Malia, Congratulations and thank you for pursuing this. I really hope they will, all of ’em, any of ’em, corrupt FBI, Lawyers,SOA employees, and ANYONE involved be arrested and put away…Soon! They have really “wrecked” our country, and made a mockery of the law here. Thank you Malia.♥
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crystalwolf,
I think Todd is just the tip of the iceberg, but we have to start somewhere!
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not happening…they got more to lose by protecting any Palin/Parnell associate/group…a lot more…HUGE…and in business and politics they are under the microscope…be careful what you wish for sarah…
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Congratulations on this victory, Malia!
I really think this will be a giant step forward to vindicating Shailey and bringing Todd Palin to justice.
At the same time I want to get my hopes up, do you know for a fact that Chaney’s statement implicates Todd Palin or is it just what we all suspect and are hoping for?
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I just reread your post and mine. What I mean to ask is how hopeful you are that this will lead to Todd Palin being brought justice.
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jk,
I don’t have any way of knowing what Chaney said, and the fact that Mark Sullivan testified that the Colombia matter was an isolated event, would indicate that Chaney lied when asked about Shailey Tripp. However the fact that Homeland mysteriously began an “investigation” after they looked closely at these documents gives me hope that Chaney told the truth. My appeal to Homeland to produce the statement of Chaney regarding the meeting with Shailey Tripp was based on the fact that those facts are already in the public domain due to Shailey Tripp’s statement, so that would not interfere with a pending investigation. I am hopeful that there really is a pending investigation, and the Homeland is about to bring charges, so maybe now they aren’t so worried about producing a statement of Chaney as that would be discoverable in a proceeding against Todd Palin. We just won’t know anymore until the statement is produced, but we will know something in 5 days!
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Todd will never be brought to justice – there is no incentive to do anything about him and his and his wife’s crimes. Parnell has been in bed with Sarah for years – if he doesn’t have her support, he will lose his office.
The dirt and corruption is stunning. But putting a pimp in jail is very small fry for the State of Alaska.
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jk,
Absolutely, I DO NOt KNOW what his statement will say, and I can only hope and guess that he told the truth, and confirmed what Shailey has said. I have two reasons to be hopeful that he told the truth. First Todd and his attorney failed to respond to my letter asking for a denial of the allegations, and second, the fact that Homeland started an “investigation” suggests to me that there was something in Chaney’s statement that merited an investigation.
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Doesn’t the fact that there even exists a statement by Chaney about Todd Palin make you optimistic about the information to come? If there’s no evidence, wouldn’t they have just said there was no such statement?
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Cracklin Charlie,
It surely seems that way!
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I’m sure that Todd is still providing hookers for the higher ups in Alaska State Government – so where is the incentive to jail him? You know I’m on your side on this, I’d love to see that smarmy piece of dirt in prison with a guy named Bubba – but Sarah is all the protection he needs. And with Sarah comes Parnell.
It’s not like Todd the Pimp and his activities are even a secret at this point.
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To Malia: ” fact that Mark Sullivan testified that the Colombia matter was an isolated event” Wasn’t that before Shay’s statement?
And as far as this being ONLY Alaska, NO! Look at all the RED STATES and especially the ones they frequent start with AZ, TX, ID. This is a nationwide prostitution ring! AL all over!
FBI agents from Alaska have went to many states and perjured and committed crimes. The Secret Service connection was a fluke! I had showed it to Shay b/c of her book. She recognized Chaney! This is the TIP of the “ICEBERG”! Not to mention there are crimes against others and murmurs that Keyes “suicide” may have been a coverup, of the APD and “Others”…This is HUGE! We are talking FBI, justices, isn’t Boehner in AK right now? Ummm this would be almost all the RW congress also covering up this crap as Darrel Issa and McCain dropped this like a hot potato once the Shay+Chaney+Todd connection! This goes all the way up the RW food chain…and lets just mow down Alaska and make it into a Ginormous ANWR no humans Allowed!
This is HUGE! But the tip of the iceberg.
we should all start going over old blog posts and names and start putting the pieces together. B/c this is HUGE. DC knows all about Todd Palins Prostitution ring. But until someone can cover their asses or whatever, we will get stonewalled. Make no mistake this will be the Biggest scandal to rock the USA and considering that Palin could of been our VPOTUS just makes it ALL the WORSE and the outrageous hacking and DdoS of SOA and FBI agents and USattorney Generals IGNORING all this?
Huge!
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crystal wolf,
I’m sure you are right, but I have to start somewhere and if I can get Chaney’s statement this way, its a start.
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Malia rocks!!! You’re awesome!
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WakeUpAmerica,
I’m not celebrating yet, but I’ll be ready just in case Chaney told the truth.
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Whether he told the truth or not, your perseverance on your own dime is the best that you can do, and you aren’t doing it for personal gain. At least it is paying off in a document. Perhaps, if he lied, he and Shailey will be called in to do a lie detector test. Could be interesting after that.
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Congratulations, Malia!
Hey Sarah, be afraid, be very afraid!
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Raina,
Thanks! We’ll see what Chaney said, and yes, if I were any member of the Palin family I’d be scarred. If the documents don’t implicate Todd, then they are no better off than they are now, but if they do tie Todd to Shailey, it seems this entire charade will come apart.
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I can only imagine that the Nat’l Enquirer is watching your blog with bated breath. LOL
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I’d be curious to know (and I mean this in a nice way) – why would you believe a man like Chaney would tell the truth?
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shondi99,
I don’t assume he did. He might have because (1) he was under oath, and he might be more concerned about perjury than anything else, (2) i KNOW THAT AN INVESTIGATION was underway, so what were they investigating if Chaney didn’t admit what was going on? and (3)chaney might be wanting to help his buddies who are trying to show that this happened all the time and the supervisors knew it and looked the other way!
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Malia congratulations on your efforts being rewarded! I tend to think it doesn’t matter if Chaney lies or not-doesn’t it implicate Todd just by the fact that they asked Chaney if Todd introduced him to shailey? I mean why would they ask him about that unless there was evidence that Todd has been/is still involved in prostitution?
Unless I have missed something?
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Blue,
I think the fact that there is a “pending investigation” tells us something is up?
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Malia, In response to your comment below…
Blue,
I think the fact that there is a “pending investigation” tells us something is up?
I think this is why they have asked for your commitment not to file any more FOIA requests for six months because they know when they respond to you it will get your brain working in probably several different directions and they need six months to finish their investigation.
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IT would seem that if they are providing and releasing damaging info that at the same time we would hear about indictments, arrest etc. If the information that we do have and know about is true then this goes way beyond our interest somewhat. Alaska especially because of that being the crime area in question and the years of palin corruption.
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Foreward,
I just can’t speculate until I see the evidence. I have no way of knowing what Chaney admitted to. The mere fact that there is an “investigation” would suggest to me that he admitted to some type of bad act in his statement, but it could be something totally unrelated to Todd Palin and we won’t see that part of the statement.
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Chaney and Parnell will die before they “give up” Todd Palin, since Sarah still shakes the sticks in Alaska. Oh I know everyone who lives there says they hate the Palins – but their crimes go unpunished and the Hookers continue to work the Alaska State Government with impunity. The whole state is providing cover for them and their crimes.
The dirt is all over Alaska – and no one will really seriously hold them accountable for anything they have done.
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What happens in Alaska stays in Alaska…or uh…what? deer in headlights!
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Congratulaions, Malia!!! Now I know you will enjoy a happy 4th of July… oh, and thank you for your persistance!
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Lynn in VA,
If I could legally set off fireworks within Dallas County, I would be doing that!
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There are plenty of virtual fireworks here on your blog!!
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jk,
I’m having a blast setting them off!
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Call it skepticism but, as much as we would like them to admit what we know to be true, I expect it to be a cookie cutter statement confirming nothing, This stuff runs deep and across international lines with major $$ and players involved. That Chaney will rat out his counterparts is highly unlikely.
That being said, you certainly got to them, Malia. My admiration for you knows no bounds! They think no one is paying attention. They would be OH so wrong.
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CIP,
OH soo soo wrong. We are ALL paying attention!
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That is my concern as well. It isn’t just the Palins – the Parnell regime is Palin Redux – he got the job via Palin and she can take it away just as easily. The fact that Sarah’s husband is a fulltime pimp isn’t actually a big crime – from a legal point of view – especially in Alaska. But it just indicates that all the corruption is deeply entrenched – and it is highly unlikely anyone would really make a serious attempt to clean that place up.
Parnell depends upon the largesse of Sarah – the Government depends upon Todd’s Hookers to grease all those lovely political skids for the visitors and office holders.
Why would they give that up?
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shondi99,
I don’t think they would…voluntarily.
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Like you CIP, I have little faith that anything pertinent will be released. I didn’t care for the Us v You tone of their letter to Malia. Sorta “we will give you one little morsel IF you agree to several things in return” just to quiet a potentially embarrassing (to them) inquiry. It wasn’t exactly STFU but I think the person dictating the letter did so with clenched jaw.
It is probably difficult for the HS to hire non-partisan staff and obviously illegal to ask one’s political leaning in an interview, but I’d bet my retirement that the vast majority of their employees are conservatives as well as numerous extreme conservatives. Wouldn’t be the least surprised to learn there’s an old man in AZ paying rapt attention to this matter and offering to ‘help’ in any way he can.
Thank you for your diligent efforts Malia, my admiration of you runs deep on so many levels.
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dz,
I know they aren’t trying to help me, and will do only what they have to do to not embarrass themselves, but if Chaney did confirm Shailey Tripp’s story, then they may be investigating the Palins right now. I figure some information is better than nothing, and surely they know that I’m not going away if what they give me is a flat out denial of Chaney. In 6 months if I have to re-file the request when I eventually get the documents, if they haven’t done anything it will look really bad for them.
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Maybe Todd has paid Chaney to lie.
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carolnc,
Certainly he might have, but because there are people like Greg Stokes who was one of the agents who admitted to being involved in Colombia but didn’t feel they should fire him because his superiors knew and condoned this, Chaney may have more of a sense of loyalty to his fellow Secret Service agents than to Todd.
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just remember…the biggest explosions come in the smallest packages…lol..
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Wow, Malia–
Good for you. Now let’s see if Chaney was truthful.
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BW,
That’s the million dollar question! I am hopeful that he did, as if he had denied the allegations, I don’t know why there would have been an investigation?
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Persistence wins again. Am proud of you for not giving up in your pursuit of the truth. Congrats.
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Kraftysue,
Thanks for your support! You and everyone reading is concerned with uncovering the truth, and that makes it worthwhile for me to fight to uncover the real facts.
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Finally! Your persistence paid off. Thank You Malia and I wish you a safe and happy 4th.
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Nfan,
I can’t tell you how important you and every reader has been to me during this difficult time. I feel this is a victory for everyone who has been a regular reader of this blog.
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Just like you, we want the truth to come out. But when real corruption is at the heart of a State Government to the extent that the former quitter half governor’s HUSBAND is actually providing PIMPS to elected officials and potential moneymen goes that deep, you really need to cover them all with rat poison and just watch them rot.
We all know that even the local FBI is questionable. Only in Alaska….would the pond scum sink that low.
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Hmm. Eleventh-hour cooperation, finally. The fact that they stalled until that point would tend to indicate that confirmations of Shailey’s statements are contained therein. In addition, the six-month moratorium on FOIA requests would tend to indicate that there really is an investigation ongoing and it will be completed and possibly go public within that time frame.
That’s my interpretation; I sure hope it is true.
Congratulations, Malia; your unflagging pursuit of the truth may finally bear fruit.
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Balzafiar,
I am hoping you are right! I can imagine that they need more time to bring charges, and they know that everyone reading this blog will be demanding that they hold Todd accountable if Chaney implicates him. If they bring charges, and produce the statement of Chaney, they can look like the good guys, and that’d be fine with me! I’d love for them to take all the credit, as long as they really file charges.
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I hope you are right Malia – if it was just a small time Pimp I’d be more hopeful. But the whole thing just smells. Not just Todd, but all of the State Government and those who run it.
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If this best case scenario were true, wouldn’t releasing this information to the pubic before they are ready to press charges be a risky thing to do, in terms of possibly tainting their case later on? I would think they’d let you go ahead with your lawsuit, and assume the judge would rule in their favor due to the investigation. What would they have to gain by releasing this now, if they really are trying to put together a case?
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junasie14,
they really have nothing to lose by publicizing Chaney’s statement, as I think they’d have to provide it in discovery to Todd in any criminal proceeding, and we already have Shailey’s statement that it happened in the public domain, so they really aren’t disclosing anything new. Chaney might have known more about Todd’s prostitution business than Shailey knew, and they aren’t producing that, so there is still a level of secrecy pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Thanks. I was looking at Shailey’s statement as as an allegation, and Chaney’s statement as confirmation (or denial) of that allegation. Shailey’s statement (and book) were ignored by the press, and if Cheney denied it, I don’t see that getting any coverage either. But surely the press could not ignore a confirmation by Cheney that Shailey Tripp was telling the truth about Todd, and that in fact the goober “First Dude” was really was a slimy pimp who had arranged for a prostitute for the secret service agent that was protecting his own wife. If nothing else, it will prove that the McCain campaign did no vetting of that family whatsoever.
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junasie14,
Absolutely, if the statement of Chaney confirms Shailey’s story, you can be I’ll be doing my best to publicize the report, and will be working on publishing a book to document all of it.
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Congratulations, and many thanks Malia for your perseverance in uncovering part of the sordid story of $arah and Todd’s corrupt behavior.
If there is anything in the documents that you get that positively state that Todd provided services via Shailey, then Palin will be forced to deal with it.
I doubt $arah will shut up forever, being a true sociopath, but at very least this will be a major blow to her cred with the ultra right, and will further marginalize her. Fox may even drop her from their roster, which would be very satisfying.
You may make front page news Malia, so prepare yourself for the morning shows, and the TV lights dahling! 🙂
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jkarov,
I’m not going to worry about that until I see the statement of Chaney. If he does implicate Todd, then I think you are right, it will be national news!
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“Mr. Smith has agreed to provide, within 5 days, the statement of David Chaney concerning the allegation that Todd Palin introduced him to Shailey Tripp and the assertion that he engaged in sexual relations for money with Shailey Tripp. In consideration for the voluntary production of this information, I have agreed not to file suit, and for a period of 6 months to refrain from filing any new FOIA requests with the Secret Service or Homeland Security pertaining to David Chaney, Shailey Tripp, Sarah Palin, and Todd Palin.”
So in effect the government which is charged with the responsibility of being open and honest. is putting conditions upon you for the release of information any citizen is entitled to? They are also restricting your right to ask for more information? Something smells about this whole issue!
So much for “freedom” of information!
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alan,
The whole thing stinks, but the reality is that I could spend the next 6 months fighting in Court just to get the same information. I think they know that if charges are not filed in the next 6 months, they’ll be dealing with me again.
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You are absolutely right the whole thing stinks! Who is covering up for these criminals??
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It goes WAY deep, Alan, else Shailey and Malia would not have received the threats they have. I am SO proud of these two brave women!
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CIP,
That’s exactly right, I think that the more we are threatened, and the harder it is to get confirmation of the facts, the more likely it is that there is something to cover up.
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CIP Total agreement here!
We need more Malia’s and Shailey’s in this world!
Stay safe ladies!
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That about covers it.
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Agree. Stipulating to these conditions makes me uneasy, at best.
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I’m sorry Malia, this sounds as if The Deputy Director of the U.S Secret Service is still trying to manipulate you. The information you have requested is public information which should be released after receipt of a
FOIA request. Government entities have been stalling and downright refusing the release of this information for over a year. Now upon being theatened with a lawsuit they want to make a deal to release “portions” of Chaney statements. I’m sure portions means “nothing meaningful”. Why does the Deputy Director want you to wait six months before filing any new FOIA requests and agree not to file a lawsuit ever regarding this matter? Is there a statute of limitations date that falls within that six month time period? It sounds like this deal is the only way for the Secret Service to keep you from legally getting all of the information you deserve.
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4-Truth,
Your concerns are mine too, but the reality is that I could file suit and there is no guarantee that a judge would give me anything, or if he did, when I’d get it. I’m not precluded from filing a new request in 6 months, and if they claim then that an investigation is still underway, I am hopeful that a judge woule be less forgiving if its been such a long time that they have had to bring their investigation to a conclusion.
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It doesn’t have to be Malia who does the filing. It can be anyone OTHER than Malia who can make these requests as well.
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shondi99,
That’s right, I just can’t and I’m prohibited from “directing” it.
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so that means one could find out why the Secret Service were in Houston for the Founders Day in 2009? yes I would like those records of why they were there? no officials were there…so why were they there? to watch WHO again…
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typo…2008…
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Are you saying that Sarah had secret people around her prior to her selection as McCain’s running mate?
Kind of makes John’s claim of “no time to vet” seem a bit dishonest, does it not?
I thought that Ms. Tripp’s receipt from Chaney was dated prior to the 2008 RNC, as well. I may be wrong about that.
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Cracklin Charlie,
The document I have is October of 2008, so before the election but after the RNC.
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Malia, don’t know if I’ve shared this with you or not, but Palin was selected as McCain’s VP by at least early March 2008 – this March 14th Palin email proves it:
Dear Governor Palin, Ploy? By the way, what type of donuts do Vice Presidents like to eat? – Talis
Click to access 23964.pdf
What is telling is the casual tone; if this was a recent event – as a VP candidate select – I would think that her staff would BE EXCITED!! Instead, this sly ribbing indicates, at least to me, that it was old news at that point – March 14, 2008 – and that Palin’s staff was now into good-natured teasing regarding the boss’s good fortune.
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Katie,
i didn’t know about this! When was Trig born? How close do the dates coincide with her first appearance with the baby bump?
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Katie,
I looked it up. See these pictures and dates: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1236&bih=571&q=sarah+palin+baby+bump&oq=sarah+palin+baby+bump&gs_l=img.3…1399.10005.0.11185.21.14.0.7.7.0.123.1507.1j13.14.0…0.0.0..1ac.1.17.img.WUBH-dIhffo#facrc=_&imgrc=0n9C_g-Pcp7skM%3A%3B66T06-AYCYr33M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F1.bp.blogspot.com%252F_y1obSLk0ax4%252FSsI6Us5mr7I%252FAAAAAAAAD3c%252Fjn2BXb6vA_w%252Fs400%252Fsp%252Bshapeshifting.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fpalingates.blogspot.com%252F2009%252F09%252Fsarah-palins-babygate-for-beginners.html%3B400%3B250 Maybe it was planned to help in the presidential election!
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1). – The photo below was taken on February 06, 2008 – that date is well-documented, as another photo from another viewpoint was taken at the same time:
Note the CAPTURE date on Wayback Machine’s link is after the original date of the images.morris site date of 2008/02/06:
2). – This video was also taken sometime in February 2008, and she’s wearing the same outfit she’s photographed in above: http://vimeo.com/838922
3). – She began wearing the “pregnancy scarves” and dark clothing every day (black / navy / charcoal absorbs light = no shadows to contrast the lack of a belly) in mid-February 2008.
Additionally, she was usually photographed in a huge shawl-collared charcoal grey woolen coat or a shorter baggy black one with a Peter Pan collar, as well as other jackets (AIP greeting video), with scarves draped strategically over the abdomen. The photo below seems to be the first of such photos: it was taken and dated by Wesley Loy of the Anchorage Daily News on February 19, 2008.
http://www.salon.com/2011/04/22/trig_palin_wesley_loy/
4). – Here’s another, this time at the NGA Governors Winter Meeting Conference on February 25, 2008 – once again in her “pregnancy uniform” – a bright scarf and dark clothing.
http://web.archive.org/web/20110110123805/http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.6c9a8a9ebc6ae07eee28aca9501010a0/?vgnextoid=3ef7315eff9e7110VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD
So, to answer your question:
She wasn’t wearing a scarf / scarves while hiking in Juneau with Scott of AlaskaHDTV or when speaking with a blond woman in Juneau at the mansion on February 06, 2008 – but was wearing a scarf on February 19th & February 25, 2008 and in every photo thereafter until the “birth”.
P.S. – In my opinion, in the Feb. 19th photo Palin has that “cat that ate the canary” look about her. In fact, she looks very smug and self-satisfied.
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Isn’t Houston Founder’s day in mid-August? USA says no officials were there- does that mean “GOV” SP wasn’t there? Because at that time she was an official, but not one that is usually protected by secret service– unless they knew she’d be nominated and were checking her out to decide on a good code name!
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Dox, you are the best!!! Holy Moly, Indeed! (Could that phrase come back to haunt the half-term Governor?)
Malia, just to clarify…what are the dates for the billing period related to that credit card transaction document?
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Cracklin Charlie,I’m not sure, the information Ihave is only Oct. of 08…I think. Don’t have it where I am today.
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Since HS will only release “portions” of these documents, do you think the real damaging stuff (to Todd that is) will be withheld? We’ll have to wait and see.
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frettadafrog,
I’m hoping that what they are trying to protect relates to a national problem. For example what if Chaney testified that he’d been using prostitutes throughout his career,and everyone knew it , and nobody cared. That would make me as a lawyer for Homeland want to find a way to make me go away, and if I had to sacrifice Todd Palin in the process, I’d do it in a heartbeat! Since it is the statement of Chaney that is at issue, I doubt he knows much about Todd other than his involvement with Shailey.
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People who endanger te Palin family have their dogs shot, their houses burned down, and some even disappear.
For this, they get protection from the Secret Service AND from Homeland Security.
Does my heart good to know how we are being protected from the truth by our own agencies.
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We’re all in your corner Malia. Good luck in your endeavor and please stay safe.
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frettadafrog,
Thanks and I’ll be safe, but if something happens now to me, the documents will still be sent and it would look even worse for the Palins if something happened now.
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Good luck Malia. I hope what they send will be productive to you and exposing Todd Palin for the person he is. What a roller coaster ride the Palin’s have taken America on. It’s time for some justice. They remind me of water sprinkled on hot grease is a skillet…they eventually get consumed and destroyed. The time has come to end this mess. Have my fingers crossed for you. It’s time for that judge to them them NO! Time for them to pay for what they have done. The grifting is over! They are an out of control cancer on this country and all those who have let it happen. They have a lot of ‘splainin’ to do.
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Mrs. Gunka,
You know that’s right! The time was here years ago, but it has taken this long to get some attention on the Palins. The funny thing is that it’s only after she has suggested that she is alienated from the GOP that this is now coming to a head.
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Why does the Secret Service not want you to File any FOIA requests pertaining to Sarah Palin? That is very interesting. I thought your FOIA requests have only included, Todd Palin, David Chaney & Shailey Tripp.
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4Truth,
You are very observant. The ones I have filed only related to Todd, so I’m thinking that the pending investigation may relate to Sarah as well. I can imagine a scenario where they are investigating her PAC under the FEC rules and things they charged the PAC for that related to Todd’s pimping business. Of course I don’t know but I am willing to wait and see if they bring charges.
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Will you scan and post the original letter here?
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alan
I’ve tried, and I’m having some trouble. I’ll keep trying.
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I am referring to the letter from A.T. Smith, the Deputy Director.
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My same thoughts – I added a comment above before I got this far. I think the response will generate more questions and they need six months to finish their investigation.
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Marie,
They may need more time, and this way I’m not interfering with their investigation, but if Chaney confirmed the business of Todd, then the state authorities can move before the statute of limitations would run.
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I forgot to ask…will the promised statement be redacted? Or did they agree to unredacted?
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Melly,
I have agreed to the entirety of the statement to be redacted except for the part where he would talk about meeting Shailey Tripp with Todd Palin or going to her for sexual services. Those two statements are the ones they have agreed to produce.
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And a Happy Fourth of July to you, too, Malia!
Your perseverance is an inspiration. I double dog dare anyone to try to wipe this smile off my face.
And you’re thanking us??? We’re not worthy. Congratulations!
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Cracklin Charlie,
As I watch fireworks tonight I’ll be smiling not only because they commemorate to birth of our country!
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Hey Cracklin’ Charlie. This might be the IM link you were looking for yesterday. It was posted late that night.
http://theimmoralminority.blogspot.com/2013/07/remembering-alaskas-independence-day.html?showComment=1372914540404#c8777509587326131933
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Thank you, Sammon. That was very interesting.
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Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your courage and tenacity continue to inspire – well done!
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Susan Allen,
Thanks for your words of encouragement! I can’t know if this will result in the desired outcome, but it seems like the most reasonable approach at this time.
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Exactly – you’ve taken “the most reasonable approach”. At this time.
So if / when you’re found re-filing in 6 months, you’ve demonstrated to the court/ government that YOU HAVE acted in good faith, and that YOU HAVE cooperated with The Dept. of Homeland Security AND that YOU ARE willing to continue pursuing the matter under the Letter of the Law / FOIA.
That just may motivate a judge to release exactly what you’re looking for – right before the 2014 elections. Always remember while the first mouse meets its demise – the second mouse always gets the cheese.
Tick-tock, Todd. Tick-tock, Sarah. Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock-tick-tock…
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Katie Annie Oakley,
You hear it too! Tick-tock, Tick-tock.
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Brava, Malia! You may not be allowed to bring a FOIA request in the next 6 months, but there are many readers here and at other blogs who can, even if our dipshit media doesn’t. No direction from you needed.
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nswfm,
As long as I don’t do it or direct anyone to do it, there is no limitation on what somebody else can do!!!
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Bingo.
The issues will still remain – if the questions are unanswered and the more people involved, the more likely the information may be released.
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shondi99,
I agree, and the fact that so many people are reading today tells me that this won’t go away if Chaney denies everything.
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Congratulations Malia!!! Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and this story needs an abundant amount. Can’t wait to continue see how this keeps unraveling. Brava!
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Malia, have you heard from Shailey? Does she know about the current state of affairs? Is she doing ok?
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WakeUpAmerica,
I haven’t told her about this yet, but will. She is doing great! She has a new job, and is working a lot!
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Congratulations, Malia. Persistence pays off. Reading the comment about Shailey made me think. Shailey is a true whistleblower and should have those protections.
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SLQ,
She should but maybe if Chaney confirmed this, she won’t need protection because we will finally have confirmation. We’ll see this week!
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If they do not produce what has been requested, then SOMEONE should find news media that is interested in filing more FOIA’s on the topic. Why is the ‘news media’ so shy about filing those on ALL allegations?
There is much rotten at the upper levels of the US government. Their strategy now is no more or less than CYA. Hopefully they will see that sacrificing the Toad from the Dead Lake is in their best interests.
I commend your tenacity. I deplore their cover-ups.
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FrostyAK,
I think a lot of the media was scarred off when the APd said what they did, vindicating Todd.All of a sudden they were afraid to push any further.
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The paylins have ALL the media as their “mouthpieces”! Lots of people have been “scared off” when idiots like the FBI mouthpiece and APD mouthpiece and even joe mcGinnis mouthpiece release “statements”. It is disgusting how journo’s are just paid hacks. Its the bloggers and not the Alaskan bloggers either that are digging…and burying the paylin family. When it comes down it will be a bloggers victory but the msm will claim they “knew” all the time but couldn’t verify sources or some BS. I see the bloggers doing the work that journo’s used to do. Even Jason leopold and Greg Palast won’t touch this. Which is WEIRD. But they sourced out Alaskan bloggers, who live in AK. You would even think the Main-FBI would want to clean out the dirty agents up there like De cou and Barko? Our gov agencies need a huge overhaul. But notice congress does nothing….
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I’m happy for you Malia. Happy 4th.
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High Country,
Happy 4th to you too!
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Milia:
Do you think Todd and Sarah have been drawn into this investigation already where they’ve had to answer questions directly? Would that be the reason Todd (or Sarah) have not publicly discussed it? It is so unlike Sarah to keep her mouth shut!
Would the government (HS) say there is further investigation going on when, in fact, they have not actually extended it further?
I appreciate your hard work and applaud you. But, you can see that I don’t trust our government!
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Millie,
My guess is as good as yours, but I would think that there is every reason for an investigation to be underway…maybe by the IRS, the FEC, and/or Justice.
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Malia, this is wonderful news! I understand your reasoning for going along with their conditions, but as Alan noted above, it is quite interesting that they would impose such conditions on releasing information that the the public is entitled to see. It’s also curious that they would include Sarah on the list of restrictions, when your FOIA request did not ask for any information about her specifically (as far as I know).
It seems to me that if Chaney lied and did not implicate Todd, there would have been no reason to deny your requests, especially once they realized you were serious about filing a lawsuit. If there was nothing incriminating in the documents, they could have gotten rid of you much sooner by releasing them. If they were concerned about the retirement benefits part, they could have left that out or dealt with it separately. Waiting until the eleventh-hour, and then effectively cutting a deal with you, is what makes this so intriquing.
I suppose it’s possible that Chaney lied about Todd in his statement, but subsequently came under investigation for something prostitution related, possiby much bigger than Todd Palin. But if that were the case, they know a judge would most likely rule in their favor, and they would not need to be cutting deals with you now. All I can say is, next week can’t come soon enough, and I am keeping my fingers crossed!
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junasie14,
I don’t know when they will start counting the 5 days, but could be as soon as Monday, as I faxed by signature to them last night, so five days might be as early as Monday. I’ll keep you posted!
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Thanks junasie14!
I didn’t have the patience to type all of that! 🙂
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I’m so glad you kept on this. Most people would have given up. Thank you.
aka Darlene Underdahl
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darleneaubol,
I just couldn’t walk away from this. I think exposing the predator and the corruption of the APD is too important. We’re not there yet, but on our way.
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Millie: Are you aware that the letter from HS is not appearing on your site? When I tried to access it twice, it shows ‘error’ and referred me to your ‘front page’ which brings up this commentary.
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Millie,
I think its up now.
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Getting Error 404 on the letter you posted. Have tried it twice. Thanks
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Mrs. Gunka,
Sorry, I’m having a problem. I’ll try again.
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Mrs. Gunka,
It’s up now.
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I still think you should have filed the suit anyway, but you’re the legal eagle and I’m not. Thanks for all your worl Malia!
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Sarah Palin has a serpent’s heart,
I know that filing suit might have eventually gotten the documents, but I know the Courts are hesitant to interfere with a pending investigation, and if the investigation is of Sarah or Todd Palin, I don’t want to interfere with their efforts. This way we get the documents sooner, and if they are not what I expect, I can re-file in six months, and then it would be harder for the government to say that they need more time to complete their investigation.
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Congrats you Bulldog! Do you think the Palin’s know about this development?
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mitchethekid,
If they don’t already know, I think they will be the end of the day. I know that people at C4P follow what’s happening on my blog, and I’m sure they’ll get word to the Palins.
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I thought that Shailey had a receipt from David Chaney that she could not get verified. Is that still out there?
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carolnc,
I have information on that credit card receipt but the processing company just refuses to talk to me about it.
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Yet another bizarre aspect of the story. Do you know if the credit card company is legally obligated to provide this information to Shailey or her representative, if they still have it? Are they refusing to provide any information on her account, or just on this one transaction?
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junasie14,
I don’t know of any obligation they have, but I haven’t seen their contract with her. Also the feds can get the information, and I hope they are!
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What a horse’s ass! Paying by credit card?!?!
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nswfm
Yes it appears he did, and I bet he submitted the charge as a business expense to get reimbursed!
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Did that bozo try to deduct this as a medical expense?!?! If so, I would expect tax fraud, also, too.
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nswfm,
I don’t know the answer to that one.
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What a great post for the 4th of July…Hot here @ 113%..Hope the Palins are feeling some heat..
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Star,
I bet they are feeling the heat of the fireworks tonight.
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Congratuations, Malia! As so many others have said: courage and perseverence! Yesssssss. You are a hero.
Worst case scenario: he lied, or they are giving you something without much info. Good to know. Not a defeat, considering all the surrounding stuff we know.
Best case scenario: someone is (as you say) willing to let the chips fall where they may re the Palins because the is less interest in protecting Palins, less interest in the Palin rebuttals which surely include dirty laundry about others, less interest in covering up the details of the 2008 election.
So this will be a win IMO not matter which way it goes, thanks to your work. Just supporting Shailey is good, and bringing a procurer to justice — that’s enough for me. But of it accelerates the tick, tick, tick of the erosion of the Palin hoax and other crimes coming to light, that would be a bonanza.
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Ottoline,
I am so glad that we are moving forward. Even if it is to learn that Chaney lied under oath, I’m still glad to learn what they know.
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I hope this is worth all the effort you’ve put in. I can’t help but be a little skeptical knowing your negotiating with the big boys. There really never should have even been a battle to get that information unless of course THEY are being truthful and there is an investigation involving one or all of the above mentioned scoundrels because that is what they are!. My selfish wish is that it all involves Sarah. She is the one in my mind that needs to fall the furthest, and the less dignified, the better. Thank you so much for all you do.
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Ken,
I recognize that they aren’t going to give me anything they don’t want me to have, but even the GOP may be fed up with Palin,so they may be ready to bring her down.
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Congratulations Malia! Thank you for your knowledge, skill, and tenacity. Let us hope DHS sees the Palins as expendable and the destruction of their reputation a small price to protect more valuable assets.
On another note…. did you mean to leave your address showing on the letter? Bots are evil. Protect yourself.
Happy 4th!!!
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Annie,
They already know it as Mr. Tiemessen already published it awhile back.
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Where’s Krusty aka Kristy Patullo?
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Krusty does not comment on Todd Palin’s Pimping. It seems that Sarah has given orders to refrain from Prostitution comments.
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This seems suspicious! She helped make a big tax loophole for the super rich fatcats!
http://theimmoralminority.blogspot.com/2013/07/remembering-alaskas-independence-day.html?showComment=1372914540404#c8777509587326131933
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YOU my friend are a real Mama Grizzly! A Real maverick! A legal barracuda!!! Brava!!!! What a great day this is. We are back in our shore house after Sandy. Not perfect, but again livable. I am reading your news while listening to the fireworks of the surrounding shore towns. This is a darn fine day. A big virtual hug of thanks to you Malia!!!!
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Comeonpeople,
I’m working tonight on my new book, The Rogue Behind the Rogue, just in case the statement is what we hope it will be. I too hear the fireworks in the background and feel this is where I should be celebrating the freedom that we have to call on our politicians to be accountable.
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When you talk to the Bigger Boys than USA fockers…they fall right in line!!!
Corruptions and terrorism are no longer acceptable in any form in business
and that will be reflected in the upcoming trials that puts the USA and UK in the global media chair for crimes committed…so they are starting to toss excess baggage…and they will cooperate with Malia…might even help her..
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ahh… USA… from your lips (finger tips) to God’s ears…amen
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Ok lets look at this? David Chaney was taken out for his actions. There was lots of evidence against him. They might have offered him full pension retirememt benefits for “the truth”. Do we know what david chaney is doing today? and where david chaney is today? How about the west guy? Did chaney divorce?
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Foreward,
I have tried to contact him through his attorney and got nothing. I have a feeling it is a very touchy subject as there are some agents that are contesting their firing because their supervisors knew about this type of thing and either participated themselves, or looked the other way.
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Malia,
You are a honey badger, and that makes you a real bad-ass. I’ve got my fingers crossed that you’ll take a couple of scalps this go-round. Todd’s might look pretty good in your trophy case, but I believe I’d leave Sarah’s box of hair sealed up. *Some say* that it’s difficult to get rid of the stench in any room in which she removes the road kill wig from her oversized gourd.
Thanks for being a Great American Patriot in the truest sense of the meaning of those three words.
Best Wishes for Continued Success,
Pokey
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Pokeen,
Thanks for your support, and let’s hope that Chaney told the truth!
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Here is what I think is one of the biggest factors in hindering you to get to the truth. It could be John McCain. He’s been in the senate 40 years or so. How would it look if the VP he picked had a husband who was pimping? That man has a lot of power and is as crooked as a corkscrew.
I’m a “babygate” person, Malia, but I applaud your efforts to nail the Palins through the criminal justice system. My frustration comes from the fact that no one ever holds them accountable! Let’s hope all your work has not been in vain.
Good luck and many thanks for all you do!
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Ginger,
I am a “babygate” person too, but I just don’t know how to prove it. Maybe one day. However if we can show they lied about the prostitution matter, then it is more likely people will come forward who could prove that the baby story is also a lie.
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Finally you may be seeing the light at the end of the loooong tunnel!
So, if he said 5 days, and you’re dealing with the government, it will most likely be 5 business working days.. Excluding yesterday as a holiday and this weekend, that means you should have the document by Friday the 12th? Good work Malia and a big “hat’s off” to your tenacity and courage!
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Saltaire,
I understand it may be the end of next week, but it has to be at least by next Friday.
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