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The Confidential Email Log: What you can't see

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The last few days we have been referencing a confidential email log that was sent out by the Palin administration in response to a freedom of information act that was filed by a group of Alaskans. We have now posted the document on our site.

The 78 page document, lists hundreds of emails that are off limits to the publics eyes due to the claim of executive or deliberative privilege.

This week in a legal opinion we received on this list, we were told:

An important rule regarding privilege and privilege logs: The description of the contents has to be descriptive enough so that it is readily apparent why the privilege is invoked.  The person seeking the documents has to be able to make an argument, based on the description, whether the documents should be disclosed.  In this case, it is clear that all they have done is taken the re line from the email.  Not good enough by any means.

As you will see going through the privilege log, the Palin administration has clearly violated this rule and the confidentiality of these emails should be appealed.    

To see the entire 78 page email privilege log: Foia.pdf (5.7 mb)

To read our legal opinion on the use of privilege:

http://www.andrewhalcro.com/legal_view_palins_use_of_executive_privilege


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ONE MORE INTERESTING THING

I also wanted to point out that you really should look into Ivy Frye - it appears that she has her own personal records of what went on with the PSEA emails - see entries on 3/30/08 & 4/1/08 for example - she send them from the I, Frye DOA to the I Frye, personal accounts - so somewhere that one has copies of all of this. The commission can surely subpoena the information given that she sent them to her personal accounts - which has nothing to do with executive anything - she was ensuring that she's got a record outside of the system. My guess would be she's looking to secure her future - in more ways than one.


PSEA Emails only ones that copy Todd Palin

I'm not sure if you already pointed it out or not - but the PSEA emails are the ONLY emails that Governor Palin sends that ever reference Todd Palin (hubby) - that right there is enough to raise doubts with me. How can an email sent to her husband qualify under deliberative process/executive priviledge? Just pointing that out - wasn't sure if u caught that.


State Quarters

I was dismayed to read in Anchorage Daily News that Sarah Palin would celebrate the release of Alaska State quarters on Friday, the 29th. Our leaders tout the importance of education and stress the importance of good role models. Yet, Governor Palin will be handing out free quarters to children 18 years and younger according to usmint.gov or 13 years and younger according to Tuesday's Anchorage Daily News. As far as I know, Friday is a school day and there won't be early dismissals here in Anchorage. If an average Joe were to pull a stunt like that he or she would probably be slapped with a 'delinquency of minors' charge. Why doesn't she celebrate the release of the Statehood quarters on Saturday, Sunday, or Labor Day? To make matters worse, ADN had a piece on the benefits of education using the statehood quarters within the very same article.


I would feel sorry for her if it weren't for that pesky....

CONSTITUTION that she swore in front of God and citizens to uphold. When the curmugeon Rep. Young warned her that her postion was like a delicate crystal figurine he was telling the blunt truth to her. She and her Animal House friends and husband have disrespected the position of the office of the Governor and now they will obfucate and delay to avoid the embarrassment and shame of their deeds like a bunch of little kids. Also, expect them to try to get back at anyone they feel have put them in this position. Because remember, they still hold executive powers. IMHO, Sarah never got the approval from her father that she so sought. She was forced to hold up nasty animal parts as a little girl to win his approval. She never was valued for the woman and person she really was. She has learned to use provocative, sexualized behaviors to win favor. She also has a deep dislike for any authority other than hers. The more she seeks her father's approval, the more she fails to live up to the high standards, the more she knows he is disappointed in her. And so it goes on and we , the citizens are caught in her personal drama. She will never change until she decides to. But we can change and change we must. We must see her for who she is and move on. No More PA(L)IN.


agreed... NO MORE PA_IN

-Get your CD, Hat, Mug, T-Shirt, Bumper stickers..All kinds of stuff to make that point to your friends and neighbors. NO MORE PA_IN


Explosive New Halcro Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4YkE2MkbR8 and http://halcrowatch.blogspot.com/

....I'd hardly call that explosive, we've already seen that same video from the guy who runs the Palin for VP website. Sorry friendo, the dream is over and not because of anything we've done.  AH 


Ya know

if it wasn't so pathetic it would be more funny. But this bizarre attempt to give your weak blog arguement some form of legitimacy by posting your blog URL on the site of the person you are blogging against is actually quite funny.

If this is an example of those supporting and/or advising the governor is it any small wonder she finds herself in the situation she is in? The truism is holding in this case that first class leaders hire and surround themselves with first class subordinates. Second class leaders hire and surround themselves with second and third class subordinates. You would do well to remember it.


Well said, my thoughts exactly

The more they protest, the more the real picture is revealed. Is it just me or is the large amount of today's front page (headline above the fold followed by an entire page) spent on Wootin looking like the works of the Palins trying to get in attack mode and get the Palin name out of the headlines? If ADN was going to print the Wootin information based on it's own importance wouldn't it have already been in the paper?


Policy not Reality TV

When I think of all the hours the Murkowski team put into crafting a gasline contract (every day and night for 2-1/2 years), I am sickened by the antics of the current boobs in office. Running the government requires dedication to the people of Alaska, not to image makers, spin-doctors, and drivel-writers. What real work is being done in the Governor's office? Grow up, stay late a few nights every week. Craft some good policy. Otherwise get out of office. Your job is too important to be treated like reality TV.


They are Lazy

Wow you are spot on !!! Not just Murkowski but so many of are elected officials on both sides of the political spectrum work very hard and pay attention to detail. With the Palins it is all about short cuts, fluff and flash. It works well for the equally lazy media types but the result is a bunch of GARBAGE like ACES and AGIA and the temptation for more short cuts and corruption as we are now wtinessing. If this bunch spent as much time focused on state business as they did attacking others and setting up photo ops we would be miles ahead. Sara has no background or ability to be able to understand the complex issues that face our great state and she is reduced to silly, shallow and simplistic public statements while refusing to answer questions even from the friendly press. She can not take the risk of the embarrasement that would come from public questions.


Speaking of photo ops

Did everyone notice the fact that the federal HHS Secretary was going to have PR event with our new State Commissioner Hogan but then it was changed to be with Governor Palin? We can't have anyone else in the limelight - especially if it can be used for a future campaign!


S. Santiago

Wow, I have not been exposed to that much vitriol since Sarah Palin ran for the office of Govenor. I am not impressed with her vocabulary, or use of the english language. I find it childish at best that one would feel it necessary to describe the reference to "Salem back east". I was actually on the verge of laughing at that, until she performed the necropsy. Keep up the good work, and I will continue to support your efforts to expose the "Man behind the curtain". I would also like to add that so far, I have not seen you write one thing that is hateful, mean, or specious. Thank you for your tireless efforts.


"Halcro" Press Release

Since all of these posts are starting to sound the same, I thought I would help out by writing the next press release.... "HALCRO" PRESS RELEASE ***BREAKING NEWS*** Andrew Halcro has now identified the source of the conflict between Lyda Green and Sarah Palin. While previous political observors believed that these two "Valley-girls" didn't get along because of their political disagreements, Andrew Halcro dug into the public record and showed that their contentious relationship extended from the divorce between Palin's dog "Agia," and Lyda's cat "Nogia." "This is truly a scandal," Halcro said. "A true scandal," he repeated. "SCANDAL!" he yelled. "How many more blog posts do I have to write before the ADN starts publishing my conspiracy theories!" Halcro revelealed that Agia and Nogia began dating in 2004, when Lyda and Sarah were still on speaking terms. When approached for a comment, Agia replied with a mere "No comment." Lyda's cat, Nogia, however, was more forthcoming. "Meow, meow meow," she said. "Meow, meow, Palin is EVIL, meow meow." Travel records show that Agia went with the Palins to Juneau. Halcro then further dug into their phone records, and noticed that Agia had called other cats while living in Juneau. "I now have proof that Agia cheated on Nogia," Halcro announced. "Because Nogia stated that Palin is evil, we all now know that this fighting spilled over into Palin's working relationship with Lyda." When asked for a comment, Lyda Green denied that she ever had a cat named Nogia. "And oh yeah," Halcro added, "the voters were wrong in 2006. I should have won. But I'm not bitter. Really."

...Actually, we deal in reality on this blog. But hey....whatever works for you.  AH


I think this is hilarious.

I think this is hilarious. I wish more people had a sense of humor.


Palinbots are Losing Their Minds

Andrew, Thanks for posting this. What a great example of the desperation. Is this some weird and failed attempt at humor ? Wow they are really losing it. All I can say is keep it up and share examples of the desperation and dumb ramblings like above. It shows you are winning this debate on all levels.


DESPARATION is setting in

The Palin-bots are on the run.......the truth is surfacing.


Palinbots are Losing Their Minds

Andrew, Thanks for posting this. What a great example of the desperation. Is this some weird and failed attempt at humor ? Wow they are really losing it. All I can say is keep it up and share examples of the desperation and dumb ramblings like above. It shows you are winning this debate on all levels.


Stupid is as stupid does....

or writes, rather. Not even the least bit funny. Keep your day job, whoever you are.


Anchorage Press are Essentially State Employees

I believe I know the defense that Todd and his co-governor Sara are going to use to defend keeping these e-mails from public view. Shelia Toomey, Matt Zency, John Tracy, Billy Mcallister, Wesley Loy and Jason Moore were all essentially State Employees considering the way they "worked" for Todd and Sara. While some of us see these e-mails as involving private citizens I'm sure the Palin's lawyers can make the case that all these phony media wonks were working so damn hard on Todd and Sara's behalf that they should all be considered as State Employees. I'm betting most will qualify for State Pensions. Hey when you are flushing $500,000,000 down the toilet with TransCANADA what the heck if we had a few hundred members of the press corps to the state dole. Andrew, keep up the great work - these rats are lined up at the railing ready to jump off the SS Prom Queen/Mean Girl.


Keep up the great work Halcro!

I hope word keeps spreading about the corruption in the Palin family and that the average folks hear about it. I would love to see Sarah investigated in a big (and public) way!


Uh oh... Looks Like Andrew's Past is Coming Out

Look at what just popped up on Google: http://halcrowatch.blogspot.com/ Looks like Andrew will have some questions of his own to answer.

....please by all means have a look. Just one note though... in all the glowing things they say about me, they forgot to tell readers that I was voted "Best Majority Lawmaker" and "Best Business Lawmaker" in 2002 by the Alaska Legislative Digest.

Hmmm....must have been an oversight. 

Here is another one of my favorites www.andyhalcro.com

AH


Todd and Sarah staffers are doing this

My grammar software picked that up right away. Good try.


www.andyhalcro.com

Andrew-Love the smoking jacket, but the lipstick is not your shade. Keep it up, you're getting to them.


Doesn't support?

"Halcro clearly does not support democratic principles when the Alaskan electorate chose Sarah Palin to represent them as Governor. " I guess Ms Santiago doesn't believe that freedom of speech is a democratic principle. Not surprising. Must be a devotee of madame Palins theory of governance. If you disagree then you must keep your mouth shut. If the Palin administration wasn't such an easy target and so much garbage thrown their direction didn't stick to them then this here website wouldn't be near as effective. Keep up the work Andrew, it's fun to see the rats scurrying as they are right now.


Why so desperate to shoot the messenger?

It can only be because the message has become so difficult to react to. Consider what the revelation (the fire Wooten motive)behind the firing of DPS Commissioner has led to: --Stronger and sustained adverse public reaction to firing of Walt Monegan --Likely special investigator into the motives of this firing --Hasty appointment of a flawed candidate (Kopp) for DPS Commissioner --Leading to multiple painful press moments for the administration as Kopp's flaws were brought to light by the press --And more painful press moments when Palin's denials of meddling in Wooten's employment status were contradicted by Monegan --Followed by a second Friday night massacre in two weeks when Kopp was let go --And don't forget what the many Bailey and Frye emails, improperly shielded from public release, will possibly disclose. From a PR perspective, this is an awful mess for the Palin administratin, that has gone from zero to warp speed almost overnight. Worse, it keeps growing and expanding in terms of fronts on which the administration must deny, back pedal, fine new pithy word choices to try and make it all go away, etc. The very foundation for which she ascended to office is being eroded away, as the truth of how her practice of ethics operates come forward...that her ethics are like a umbrella, kept in the recesses of the closet until a downpour makes it necessary to grab it as required. I'm not surprised you find it necessary to attack to messenger. But here is a plain and simple truth: This is not about AH, or his track record in business, or the legislature, or in 8th grade for that matter. Plain and simple, this is ONLY about the administration and their deeds and misdeeds. And if you are one of her numerous PR hacks, you might be warming up that Resume. Remember it will look better to future employers to have left early as you can then claim you were troubled by what was coming out and chose to leave early. Staying the course, when the fur starts flying with depositions, subpoena, others offering testimony for immunity, etc. will make your career resurrection all the more difficult. And why did you hide behind that Hollywood actress' name?


Sad...

Mr. Halcro is not a messenger, and that is your major mistake. He is a coward who isn't constructive - which is why he failed to get along with his colleagues in the legislature; colleagues in his own party. No, Mr. Halcro isn't a messenger he is a conspiracy theorist pulling together random facts in an effort to support some fantasy noir. Your post alone is demonstrative of this sad phenomena. I don't work for Sarah Palin - try to resist the urge create yet another conspiracy from a complete lack of facts.

Conspiracy theory....that's rich. On Monday the legislature will make their own decision (and a serious one at that) not mine, to appoint a special invetigator to look into allegations of misconduct in the governor's office.

If this is a conspiracy theory, than the governor has nothing to worry about nor do you.  But I'd beg to offer that this will run far and deep. AH


Actually...

The grammar, the poorly constructed sentences, the overuse of modifiers all sound like Sarah herself. I guess that makes the disclaimer "I don't work for Sarah Palin" not a misstatement of fact, in the strictest sense.


Yes sad, that you completely miss the point...

This is beyond what AH has posted on his blog. It has become front page fodder for all media outlets, and more importantly, a likely special investigation by the legislative branch of a sitting Governor. Something Alaska hasn't seen in a quarter century. Your laughable attempts to draw attention from this essential issue back to some desire to demean AH by claiming he is a loner is simply not a valid part of the ongoing statewide conversation. But here is a quote that fits the faults you find in AH...."Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong." Sir Winston Churchill As for you working for SP, I clearly qualified this thought as a possibility, not an assertion of fact or allegation of conspiracy. However the advice is valid for those on her staff who are most certainly viewing this blog almost hourly.


Reality

First and formost to real world living is being in "Reality". Sad to say most people play mind games with themselves and hide from what "IS". Mister, what "IS" will come out in an investigation. If the prom queen that's posing as a governor is clean, good for her and all her supporters. She'll be stronger for it. If not...THAT will be Reality also and we'll all be dealing with it however it plays out. AH did what should have been done by an investigative reporter but they'd all drank the Palin Koolaide and couldn't be bothered. Welcome to the Real World.


Sad? Yes, in many ways!

You are so correct when you say this is a sad day, sad weeks, sad time in our state. You are totally off focus if you think the sadness in all of us is due to Andrew. He IS the messenger (and we all are thankful that he has put the message out in such a succinct way) -- the sadness is all on the shoulders of the Palin crowd - bringing disgrace to our great state after claiming to be the savior (and at times, claiming quite literally.) Yes, this is sad indeed. Andrew, we know you are dealing in facts. Keep up the good work. You have caused many to stop following and to start thinking for themselves. . . kudos!


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