tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post5143965583132937081..comments2024-03-27T15:44:43.564-08:00Comments on What Do I Know?: Joe Miller Is NOT Dr. Hugh "Bud" Fate's Son-In-LawStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10498066938213558757noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-62586357559108454232013-10-28T15:21:21.635-08:002013-10-28T15:21:21.635-08:00Actually, Joe Miller "used to be married"...Actually, Joe Miller "used to be married" to Mark Begich's sister. Go look it up. Miller can win the Republican Primary in a crowded field, but will lose to Begich in a General Election. Begich knows this, and so does Miller's ex-wife.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-22675933827021273702010-10-20T21:40:00.688-08:002010-10-20T21:40:00.688-08:00Thanks. No apology is needed.
I failed to include...Thanks. No apology is needed.<br /><br />I failed to include information for the position that Joseph W. Miller's wife Kathleen Tompkins-Miller was appointed to to distinguish it as separate from either of the two previously discussed concerning Joe Miller.<br /><br /><i>"ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE<br />JOINT MEETING<br />SENATE JUDICIARY STANDING COMMITTEE<br />HOUSE JUDICIARY STANDING COMMITTEE<br />February 20, 2009<br />...<br />COMMITTEE CALENDAR<br />CONFIRMATIONS<br />...<br /><b>Alaska Judicial Council</b><br /><br />William F. Clarke<br /><b>Kathleen R. Tompkins-Miller</b><br />CONFIRMATIONS ADVANCED</i><br /><br />source- see pages 1 and 2 http://www.legis.state.ak.us/pdf/26/M/HJUD2009-02-201339.PDF<br /><br />See pages 9 through 11 at above for Kathleen Tompkins-Millers testimony concerning her qualifications and views on Judicial selections.<br /><br />She was confirmed, and her term in office is 3/01/09 to 3/01/15.<br /><br />What does the Alaska Judicial Council do?<br /><br /><i>"Mission Statement<br /><br />To screen and nominate judicial applicants; evaluate the performance of judges and make evaluation information and recommendations available to the voters; and conduct studies and make recommendations to improve the administration of justice."</i><br /><br />Source:<br />http://www.ajc.state.ak.us/<br /><br />Wickersham's Conscience has a recent summary on this appointment- coupled with a discussion of the lawsuit Joe Miller filed representing five Alaska residents; this suit was to block the Troopergate investigation of Sarah Palin's administration. Perhaps Joe Miller thought this suit would grease his way to the Alaska supreme court for the second and a half time. There are excellent links there.<br />The summary gives a hint at what the author thinks is going on.<br /><br /><i>" Some of WC’s readers may think irony is rusty water. WC thinks irony is Palin running against corruption, and then engaging in patent Chicago-style political patronage and cronyism. And avowed maverick candidate Joe Miller jumping at the chance to put his wife in a six year part-time job."</i><br /><br />Wickersham's Conscience story is here-<br />http://wickershamsconscience.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/ironically-she-was-supposed-to-fight-corruption/<br /><br />Was Wickersham's Conscience aware of Joe Miller's appointment by governor Palin to the<br />Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2008?<br />It seems as though that might have been the subject of commentary too. One is left to speculate how favorably this fact would have been viewed.callme822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-66730880500772360612010-10-20T19:14:09.595-08:002010-10-20T19:14:09.595-08:00Anon 8:22am - sorry, I read it too fast. All I kn...Anon 8:22am - sorry, I read it too fast. All I know is that Kathleen Tompkins-Miller was appointed to the Judicial Council as a public member. (Hope I'm not reading this one too fast too, but I think it was that group.) Thanks for following up. And make up a name and put it at the end, something less common than Anon. :)Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498066938213558757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-11767695136534406322010-10-20T17:53:49.716-08:002010-10-20T17:53:49.716-08:00I'm Anon at 8:22am.
Thanks for responding. I...I'm Anon at 8:22am. <br /><br />Thanks for responding. I was not aware that you had discussed Joe Miller and his judicial record in detail. The links I found to your posts were<br /><br />http://whatdoino-steve.blogspot.com/2010/09/big-clouds-blue-skies-time-to-reflect.html<br /><br />And<br /><br />http://whatdoino-steve.blogspot.com/2010/09/joe-millers-judicial-record-reviewed.html<br /><br />Which were informative. I had already read the excellent Wickersham's Conscience post you referenced prior to submitting my comment.<br /><br />I am and was aware of Joe Miller's application and withdrawal in 2005 for Fairbanks Superior Court.<br /><br />What I referenced in my 8:22 am comment was <b>Joe Miller's appointment by Governor Palin to the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct in 2008.</b><br /><br />From my comment above:<br /><br /><i><b>"Commission on Judicial Conduct<br />Mr. Joseph W. Miller - Fairbanks<br />Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012 "</b></i><br /><br />Source:<br />http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folioproxy.asp?url=http://www.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/jr25/query=*/doc/%7Bt4846%7D?<br /><br />What does the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct do?<br /><br /><i>"Alaska's Commission on Judicial Conduct oversees the conduct of justices of the Alaska Supreme Court, judges of the state court of appeals, state superior court judges, and state district court judges. The Commission cannot handle complaints against magistrates, masters, attorneys or federal judicial officers."</i><br /><br />Above is from the State's site<br />http://www.ajc.state.ak.us/conduct/conduct.html<br /><br />I am certain that the information is accurate (comes from the state websites) and that these are two different things- separated by three years in time.<br /><br />That is why I'm resubmitting this, hoping that you and perhaps other visitors will take another look at this information.<br /><br />Thank you again for a place worth visiting and your work in revealing what voters and citizens need to know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-87152897728281297442010-10-20T11:12:03.480-08:002010-10-20T11:12:03.480-08:00I'll start with the last one first - Anon 8:22...I'll start with the last one first - Anon 8:22am<br /><br />I touched on this in a <a href="http://whatdoino-steve.blogspot.com/2010/09/joe-millers-judicial-record-reviewed.html" rel="nofollow">Sept. 6 post</a> where I cited a post at <a href="http://wickershamsconscience.wordpress.com/2010/06/26/examining-candidate-joe-miller/" rel="nofollow">Wickersham's Conscience</a> that discussed this in detail, saying people generally withdraw if they get a low rating. You can read it all there.<br /><br />Thanks to all the other commenters. M in Bethel, at 5:20am I don't know where I am either.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498066938213558757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-46865444332158684352010-10-20T08:22:59.943-08:002010-10-20T08:22:59.943-08:00I just posted this at Progressive Alaska and thoug...I just posted this at Progressive Alaska and thought that visitors here might find it interesting. <br /><br /> Joe Miller-"I am probably the most disclosed candidate in Alaskan history".<br /><br /> Checking up on Joseph W. Miller and found something I haven't seen disclosed before.<br /><br /> <b>Governor Palin appointed him to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. But after two weeks the appointment was withdrawn by Governor Palin.</b> Here are the direct quotes and the links to the official records.<br /><br /> <i> "MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR<br /><br /> A letter dated January 30, 2008, was read stating that, in accordance with AS 39.05.080 , <b>the Governor submits the following names for<br />legislative confirmation to the boards and commissions noted</b>. .....<br /> <br /> The Speaker referred the following to the Judiciary Committee:<br /><br /> Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar<br /> Mr. Carl Ekstrom - Anchorage<br /> Appointed: 1/29/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2011<br /><br /><b>Commission on Judicial Conduct<br />Mr. Joseph W. Miller - Fairbanks<br />Appointed: 1/28/2008 Term Expires: 3/1/2012</b> "</i><br /><br /> This is the appointment document -at the state (see the url)<br /> http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folioproxy.asp?url=http://www.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/jr25/query=*/doc/%7Bt4846%7D?<br /><br /> <b> Just a few weeks later a change of plans- Governor Palin withdraws the appointment!</b><br /><br /> <i>"MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR<br /><br /> A letter dated February 15, 2008, was read stating that <b>the Governor withdraws the following names from legislative confirmation of<br />appointment to the positions noted.</b> The Speaker had referred the following to the Judiciary Committee (page 1838):<br /><br /><b>Commission on Judicial Conduct<br />Mr. Joseph W. Miller - Fairbanks""</b></i><br /><br /> Three other names are withdrawn here in addition to Joseph W. Miller.<br /> Then Governor Palin appoints Peter Aschenbrenner- Fairbanks to replace Miller's appointment.<br /><br /> Here is the second document<br /> http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folioproxy.asp?url=http://wwwjnu01.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/jr25/query=joseph+w+miller/doc/{@4853}?nexthit<br /><br /> <b> What happened here?<br /> Was there some trouble with the confirmation?</b><br /><br /> There might have been some mistake, or perhaps a change in plans.<br /> Joseph W. Miller was at this time already serving on the Board of Marine Pilots (appointed by Palin).<br /> October 20, 2010 7:51 AMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-45002394818226913212010-10-20T08:10:59.962-08:002010-10-20T08:10:59.962-08:00It's become obvious that "truth" and...It's become obvious that "truth" and Joe Miller should not be used in the same sentence.Wolfe Tonehttp://oneceltsview.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-82354604630834151082010-10-20T06:07:11.486-08:002010-10-20T06:07:11.486-08:00Here's a link to a site called American Resist...Here's a link to a site called American Resistance Radio, featuring an interview with Norm Olson, Ray Southwell and Shafer Cox<br /><br />http://freedomfighterradio.net/2009/11/23/the-alaska-militia-with-norm-olsonray-southwell-and-shaffer-cox-on-american-resistance-radio/<br /><br />Here is a direct link to the MP3 -<br /><br />http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-18976/TS-294903.mp3<br /><br />And here are their archives of past shows on various subjects.<br /><br /><br />http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=18976&cmd=tcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-73280338320143321432010-10-20T05:23:34.688-08:002010-10-20T05:23:34.688-08:00Anon @ 5:20 am - sorry Steve, about mistaking you ...Anon @ 5:20 am - sorry Steve, about mistaking you for the PA Blog. I knew the format was different but was quick to hit 'post comment.'<br /><br />Excellent post anyway. This is why I read blogs before the MSM, I learn more and research more. : )<br /><br />Keep it up!<br /><br />M in BethelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-89737590753054403302010-10-20T05:20:39.793-08:002010-10-20T05:20:39.793-08:00An intro by Dyson says enough for me anyway, but t...An intro by Dyson says enough for me anyway, but to hear that Miller allowed that association to go without correction is really bizarre (even if he wasn't paying much attention.) Such a Palin thing to do, take credit for the AG's reputable FIL status. <br /><br />Andrew Sullivan should now start the list of The Odd Lies of Joe Miller.<br /><br />By the way Phil, can you bring up your video encounter with Joe at the State Fair again where he insists that he is [an] "extremely" or "severely" disabled veteran? <br /><br />I think that begs elaboration. He opened the door to make it a fair question. <br /><br />And when is the heat going to affect Parnell that he is supporting another whack-job to 'lead' Alaska? I may not have the best confidence in Ethan Berkowitz, but an [un]earned Gubernatorial win by Captain Zero turns my stomach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-75712712046302373422010-10-20T03:42:50.198-08:002010-10-20T03:42:50.198-08:00Please don't tell me that "refudiate"...Please don't tell me that "refudiate" is now common language in Alaska. :-{Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-18275260069490924602010-10-20T02:25:37.018-08:002010-10-20T02:25:37.018-08:00Maybe fate will rear it's ugly head and bite M...Maybe fate will rear it's ugly head and bite Miller in the ass (not that I'm calling the honorable Bud Fate ugly)! But Miller would have DZ Security Agents to make sure that doesn't happen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-16491090355391040702010-10-19T21:40:02.536-08:002010-10-19T21:40:02.536-08:00Anonymous, you also made me laugh. Now I hope Stev...Anonymous, you also made me laugh. Now I hope Steve doesn't delete this post.<br /><br />You said, "But, oh well, it is really hard to find cheap under the table help ..."<br /><br />Joe was thinking, "This isn't the kind of under the table help for cash I was expecting. I thought they'd be wearing dresses. . . Son in law of Fate? What did Dyson mean by that?"Deep Thoughtsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-79257937764225418892010-10-19T21:07:38.220-08:002010-10-19T21:07:38.220-08:00Deep thoughts! You made me laugh!!! I love your mu...Deep thoughts! You made me laugh!!! I love your musings! I can just see him stroking his beard — checking out his security — wondering whether they are up to the job ... whether he should have written a check ... Why are they cash only? But, oh well, it is really hard to find cheap under the table help ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-91688793418093934552010-10-19T20:48:41.890-08:002010-10-19T20:48:41.890-08:00A compliment is a compliment and Joe needed one. M...A compliment is a compliment and Joe needed one. Maybe he was going to correct Dyson afterward but got embroiled in a scandal?<br /><br />The last name is a bit confusing-- if someone asked if I was related to Fate I might think it was along the lines of, "Are you a child of Hope?" <br /><br />Joe Miller seems to be cracking under pressure. He was probably paying attention to one of every 15 words spoken and scanning the audience for Lisa supporters and people ready to McAdamize his supporters. He seems to shoot from the hip and was some place he really didn't want to be. His mind wasn't on the speakers and he was thinking other things. Would anyone deign to ask about subjects he'd drawn a line in the sand over? Did Gretel von Susteren think his beard was macho or was she going to do a Brazillian on him the next time she saw him? What did blue drapes mean in his new office? Did the Tea Party think about their initials after they changed their name from the Tea Baggers? Hmmmmm. I am being rediculous with the questions, but in this case I might let it pass on him being the son-in-law of Fate.<br /><br />But for poor Fred Dyson, is Joe Miller who he thought he was supporting all along?Deep Thoughtsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-51958411410025686552010-10-19T20:31:15.715-08:002010-10-19T20:31:15.715-08:00Just weird. You would think Joe would have drawn h...Just weird. You would think Joe would have drawn him aside and told him the truth. But, that is just Joe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com