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When I first saw the YouTube of Palin welcoming the (allegedly) secessionist Alaska Independence Party to their state convention, I didn't think much of it.

And then I saw all the traction that was getting on the various boards... not because she made the "Welcome for the political competition" remark, but for the fact that Palin apparently used to be a part of this political organization.

I guess wanting your state to leave the United States is still considered a bit treasonous by some, but obviously not by the Federal or State statutes.

Screw the Secret Muslim semi-joke slam at Obama -- Would Palin encourage Alaska to leave the Union should she get high up in the Federal Government?

Of course not, that's silly. After all, she's a Republican now, she's not for state's rights...

oh... wait.

Now, I haven't heard her really speak yet, and I personally think that the Babygate and the Troopergate stuff is a huge but crappy distraction that won't matter -- aside from her required sworn testimony and document submittal (she's lawyered up to deal with the court case proceeding shortly and she's claiming Executive Privilege)

...but this Secessiongate stuff has got legs... more than Palin does.

What does the Alaska Independence Party party stand for? Well, the Federal Government owns more land in Alaska than all the other states combined. The Alaska Independence Party wants that Federal Land back in Alaska's hands. Makes sense. Good luck getting all that back.

You'd have to elect someone as President to get that much clout...

oh... wait.