Wow. The internet sure can catapult a person to fame.
Ever heard of Anne Kilkenny? She’s a housewife in Wasilla, Alaska who hates Sarah Palin. After Sarah Palin was selected as McCain’s vice-presidential running mate, Anne sent a letter via e-mail to friends and family giving her version of Palin’s personal and political history. It’s pretty clear from the letter which side Anne’s on. This e-mail has spread everywhere and Anne’s a hot ticket for “news” shows.
So what’s the real story about the books? Palin asked the librarian what she would do if she were asked to remove books from the library. Palin didn’t actually ask her to remove any books. It was a “loyalty test” because Palin had defeated a long-time mayor who had hired most of the city staff. Basically, Palin didn’t want to retain staff who would undermine her decisions and support the defeated ex-mayor.
The same thing happens in most administrations. Did you see the episode of the West Wing when the entire White House staff prepares to leave their posts to the new administration’s staff?
So, unless someone comes up with a list of “Books to be banned” in Sarah Palin’s handwriting, I’d say this issue is dead.
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September 7, 2008 at 12:28 am
How Insane Is John McCain?
I’d love to see these other Sarah Palin scandals explained.
September 7, 2008 at 7:33 am
crazybengal
Call us when have a claim that is true.
Oh…and a husband with a DUI…HOW many years ago??
September 7, 2008 at 7:37 am
crazybengal
Because, really…didn’t Obama actually DO cocaine? And isn’t that…illegal?
September 7, 2008 at 8:30 am
crazybengal
Inspid morons want to know.
http://explorations.chasrmartin.com/2008/09/06/palin-rumors/
September 7, 2008 at 8:31 am
crazybengal
insipid
September 8, 2008 at 9:15 am
karlo mikhail
It’s beyond me why Palin should ask a librarian a hypothetical question on what she would do if asked to ban books as a sort of “loyalty test.” Loyal or not, it’s not surprising that the librarian reacted the way she did knowing her responsibilities to uphold the Library Bill of Rights as adopted by the American Library Association. After all, the document did stress that one, “materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.” Two, “libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.” And that three, “libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.”
September 8, 2008 at 10:49 am
Michele
Blah blah blah.
Once again, is there any actual evidence that Palin tried to ban books?
Do you believe that all books should be available in a public library? Absolutely all books? Child porn? Manuals for bomb-making? Graphic S&M coffee table books?
September 8, 2008 at 12:09 pm
crazybengal
She would probably have The Protocols of The Elders Of Zion on the shelf.
September 11, 2008 at 11:39 am
PDM
Just the fact that she asked about the book policy is weird and the fact that the librarian was let go for a time is weird.
Some people are like “Oh, that’s totally normal policy” but c’mon. Really?
If a new mayor came into your town and the mayor told the LIBRARIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to resign or re-apply or was fired or whatever, that would turn some heads. Especially after her inquiry.
Glad the people of Wasilla supported her. My guess is that the librarian will resurface in a little bit and give an interview. Lets see what she has to say. Lets see what Palin says when she steps to the mic too. About a lot of things…
September 11, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Michele
The librarian hasn’t surfaced. Don’t you think one of the 30+ msm researchers sent to Alaska to dig up dirt on Palin would have found her? Don’t you think she would have been screaming for attention had there been anything to scream about?
All we have is a letter from one person circulated on the internet.
October 25, 2008 at 5:18 pm
jeannine
Many people were let go, and the librarian was one of them and it happened months after the question about books was asked. AND the question the then Mayor asked was a question she passed on from a concerned parent. This is such a non-issue. And Anne Kilkenney is an outcast malcontent up there. Who else goes to every council meeting to complain? She’s a left winger from the get go and her feigned attempt at “objectivity” is a joke. She’s loving this glory from the Obama camp though. Finally, SHE gets to be popular. Explain how a Governor with 86% approval exists but all the media can find are opponents?