Fairbanks Mayor threatens State on gas: Palin to respond

It would seem to me that everyone should just wait until this Palin announcement coming on Monday. Then see if Fairbanks and Anchorage and many politicians should throw more stones at the Queen. Or maybe she has something of help. I can wait 3 more days.

I'm glad to see a challenge from a community implying that Anchorage and the State Administration has no interest in anything that doesn't directly affect them. Take Southeast Alaska, for instance, and the debate over the road. One may debate which is better - improved Ferry service or a road up the Lynn Canal, but in the last 10 years there hasn't been a nickels worth of help from the Anchorage legislators toward helping transportation issues in Southeast be it road or Ferry. All one hears is that there are more pressing needs in Anchorage and the Valley. Too bad there isn't a way to bring a legal challenge over transportation funding. Plus, Anchorage folks have had a lot to say about what they think of roads and Ferry funding for Southeast Alaska. Perhaps it's time the rest of us get more involved in Anchorage's business. It appears that the pie will never be big enough for Anchorage folks and legislators to let someone else benefit. The new motto for Anchorage should be "Wild and Greedy". I hope Fairbanks follows thru and gets involved in Anchorage issues and lets them know that the rest of us in Alaska are tired of the apathetic, greedy, selfish attitude.