December 16, 2006 - 1:39am | tunes1992

Down with frank!

I think fffrank should hold the sign too! And in my opinion then go to jail the rest of his sick and twisted life!
We have had up front in your face confrontations with Frank. Based on that and our opinion he is a very sick twisted pig that most do not know about like we do. And I mean Sick! Like using the State Troopers to shut us up! Some day you will hear LOTS more about this. If he ever does make it to jail! I would love to come visit!
U know the rest------

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:00pm | bobbyc

Ter_H

Ya know, there's a blog for people like you - the ones that want to pound on Frank over and over and over... ad nauseum.

Here's the link http://community.adn.com/?q=adn/blog/24301

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  December 16, 2006 - 2:21am | tunes1992

But????? ??

You can pound and pound Crap and you still have Crap!!!

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:20pm | Ter_H

Thanks, but.............

No single blog could be large enough for the abuse that Frank deserves.

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:32pm | Gypsyprincess

No Fun

I think it is both senseless and boring to kick someone when they are down (especially someone who stands no chance of ever coming back politically)

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:48pm | Ter_H

We all have choices.......

And that includes ignoring posts that you don't agree with.

Frank stole opportunity and hope from all Alaskans. What he did to this State should be considered criminal.

It is hard to think that Frank is "down" since he seems healthy, is worth $-millions, is a retired US Senator, and a former Governor. In retirement he will surround himself with ring-kissers who tell him how wonderful he is.

I will continue to express my opinion of Murkowski's performance and you are entitled to do the same.

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:51pm | bobbyc

Remember what Governor Palin

Remember what Governor Palin says... "...new energy and new leadership looking forward looking ahead, not looking behind.”

Look forward, not backwards!

WE GET IT, YOU DON'T LIKE FRANK. Mmmmmm-kay.

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:59pm | akpoliticalanimal

new energy?

3 commissioners held over from Frank. One Commissioner that worked for Knowles and Murkowski. One commissioner that is in his 70's? So New. Not.

The new people mostly went to high school with her or are from the Valley. Exciting? Not.

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  December 13, 2006 - 9:05pm | Alaska_Politics

Animal,

who are the three?
by my count, you have Craig Campbell in military and veterans affairs, and now Karleen Jackson...
Who am I missing?
-- Kyle

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  December 13, 2006 - 10:38pm | akpoliticalanimal

Marty Rutherford. She's not

Marty Rutherford. She's not a bad choice but she's a holdover from several administrations even if she left Frank's in the middle.

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  December 13, 2006 - 8:41pm | aktraveller

I believe that would actually be two holdovers

Unless you count Marty Rutherford, who was out of office when she was appointed, and is an acting commissioner, and by most accounts from both sides of the aisle a great choice. Walt Monegan seems like a great choice as well. I agree I'm not too excited about Notti, but it's always hard to fill that slot, nobody wants it. At least he is also well respected and experienced in that particular department. As for the new folks, I am very excited about having a bunch of younger commissioners who are experienced and have energy. Much better than rehasing the old white guys like Hickel and Murkowski did.

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  December 13, 2006 - 10:39pm | akpoliticalanimal

younger?

Rutherford--pushing 55
Campbell--Over 50
Notti--70?
Jackson--over 50

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  December 16, 2006 - 1:58am | tunes1992

No your not

"Largest state in the union" and appears like the poorest since Franko. And as far as "needs" He needs some hard jail time!
And our government will operate "with effectiveness and efficiency" now that franko is gone!

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  December 15, 2006 - 12:24am | Black3

No, you're not the only one,

but the idiots who know nothing about State government holding forth here out shout everyone else. If Tony Knowles had bought a jet, they'd have all loved it.

I'm not a fan of meetings, especially when they're usually timed with Nordstrom's Half Yearly and video conferencing is so readily available. That said, when you have to get everybody in the same room, the Gov and key decision makers really shouldn't have to wait around for Alaska's next flight, especially in winter when there are only three or four flights out of JNU. And sometimes in emergencies, the Gov really should be able to go NOW. As to the gravel, it is a non-issue; the executive jets can get to any of the hubs and from there the ANG, DPS, or DNR have lots of airplanes and helicopters that can get the Gov to Napaskiak or Chuauthbaluk or wherever. And frankly, I don't want the Governor of this State going commercial and taking some clapped out C-207 or Cherokee Six flown by a twenty-one year old trying to get some hours.

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:05pm | AkGov

The Gov. should have a jet..

It is goofy as hell to be the Governor of Alaska and not have a jet. We have a state that is in need of a mobile governor who can get around the State. The days of our Governor sitting in Juneau all the time is over, and we need to recognize it.

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  December 16, 2006 - 2:05am | tunes1992

The Gov. should have a jet?

Why don't we all buy him (franko) another fancy house too? Maybe another jet or two for the family?

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  December 13, 2006 - 10:59pm | Rockin_Mel_Slurrup

The jet cannot land on

The jet cannot land on gravel runways. Most runways in this state are gravel.

The Governor cannot use the jet to get to most places in Alaska, and thus, it should be sold to the highest bidder.

You need to listen to KUDO 1080 more.

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  December 14, 2006 - 11:43am | realist

furthermore. . .

Alaska is full of air-taxi companies and small airlines that offer charter services of all sorts. This state is full of aircraft of all imaginable types. If a governor absolutely, positively needs to use a small jet for some particular trip, I'm sure it's easier and cheaper to charter one than to buy, own and maintain one. And since Alaska air travel might require a jet one day and a float plane or helicopter the next, chartering seems to be the sensible way to go.

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  December 16, 2006 - 2:27am | tunes1992

Agree!

But then he couldn't look like a big self important drug lord

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  December 13, 2006 - 11:23am | Alaska_Politics

Murkowski predicted

That if not Palin, then the next governor will get a jet. He said Palin would regret getting rid of it.

Palin said she hasn't set foot in the current jet, and doesn't plan too.

-- Kyle

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  December 16, 2006 - 9:34pm | bobbyc

You're so full of hate! I

You're so full of hate! I think you're just jealous of Frank.

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  December 16, 2006 - 2:11am | tunes1992

I Second that motion! Big Time!

Some just don't get it.
JAIL! with just, 'a broken toilet!

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  December 13, 2006 - 1:49pm | QueenBee

I agree

Way to go. Could not have said it better myself.

Way to really look out for Alaska.

I love Palin.

QB

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  December 13, 2006 - 12:00am | robertwhayes49ak

Yes! Lets trade it in for one of them snazzy dog sleds!

Yes! Lets trade it in for one of them snazzy dog sleds!
The Governor gave her word and she is good for it. Good bye 21st Century! :)

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  December 12, 2006 - 9:11pm | lewisandclark

Hey Black #3 !

Maybe you could buy the jet, you big time republican state 'insider.' Put your bid in. Run it up for us. Heck it was probably meglomaniacs like you that talked him into buy it in the first place.

You must need to go back to Texas
every week or so? It might just save you as much to spend that 2.6.m., would be a tax rightoff, and Worst that could happen is you get a jet, or drive up the bidding price for Alaskans. Time to quit thinking of 'yerself all the time 'n' git that thar jet. Time to put that money where your mouth is and help us o'l out.

But I hear since Frank bought it with state homoland money through friends, it was only worth 60% of what he paid. (as is always the case in state deals with political friends) Wasn't that nice of him?

It'd be mighty kind of ya, ta help us out like that, though. Plus You might could fly the hell out of ak to anywhere after your arraignment with a jet like that.

P.S. FBI is lookin' at the computer you post from.

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  December 15, 2006 - 12:28am | Black3

See you're off your meds again.

Will they let you in the SOB these days?

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  December 12, 2006 - 11:03pm | michaelh2001

That ol' jet

The jet was purchased with a state line of credit from Key Bank. Any proceeds from the sale of the jet need to pay Key Bank first, as the jet is collateral on the loan.

Good riddance to Murkowski. his jet and his ilk.

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  December 13, 2006 - 12:24am | lewisandclark

Good Riddances..

Ted S. and his hulk. (tie that is)

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  December 12, 2006 - 11:15pm | akpoliticalanimal

Silly rabbit

She's not going to travel on AK Airlines with you common folk. She'll be flying on the state King Air. Don't look for her at your airport soon.

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  December 13, 2006 - 6:16pm | Ak_adventurer49

You are wrong

Gov. Palin will be traveling on commerical aircraft despite advice from the AK State Troopers. She is supposed to be traveling this week. Kyle why don't you call Curtis Smith and ask him if she is flying on AK Airlines?

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  December 13, 2006 - 7:36pm | akpoliticalanimal

i see she was in anchorage today

how'd she get here? how did her family get to juneau?

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  December 13, 2006 - 6:42pm | bobbyc

Maybe the First Dude is

Maybe the First Dude is going to fly her on their '58 Piper Super Cub.

Hey, he should bid on one of the newer ones the state has for sale on eBay!

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  December 12, 2006 - 11:26pm | SuperVoter

Cold Smoke Knew That!

Gov. Palin will probably travel in the Turbo-prop, unlike Knowles who campaigned around Alaska in a corporate jet provided by one of his close personnel friends. Never to early to start planting false expectations for the next election.

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  December 13, 2006 - 6:33am | akpoliticalanimal

you guys are the ones who won't move on

it's all about palin now.

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  December 13, 2006 - 11:35am | halspencer

Luddites

What a bunch of Luddites you jet critics are. If there is any state that could use a fast jet in the government, it's Alaska. But the brain-washed masses prefer symbolism.

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