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Lawyers for the Republican National Committee are heading to Alaska
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the financial scrutiny of clothing and accessories purchased for Sarah Palin during her campaign, particularly focusing on the Republican National Committee's investigation into the expenditures and the implications of these purchases.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants mention that lawyers for the Republican National Committee are investigating the spending on clothing, jewelry, and luggage.
- One participant humorously suggests a scenario where lawyers are trained in identifying high-fashion items.
- Another participant notes that Palin's staff reportedly bought multiple sizes of dresses, raising questions about potential IRS implications if they were not returned.
- There are claims that an inventory indicated some clothes were "missing."
- A participant proposes a charity clothing collection for Palin, given the upcoming winter in Alaska.
- One post speculates about the involvement of a proctologist alongside Republican lawyers, adding a humorous tone to the discussion.
- According to a participant citing knowledgeable sources, a wealthy donor funded a significant portion of the clothing purchases, and there are allegations of staff using personal credit cards for these expenses, leading to a discrepancy in reported spending.
- An aide's characterization of the shopping spree as excessive and the expectation that the truth will emerge from an audit of the Republican Party's finances is also mentioned.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of opinions and humorous takes on the situation, but there is no consensus on the implications or outcomes of the investigation into the spending.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved questions regarding the exact amounts spent, the ownership of the clothing, and the potential legal ramifications of the purchases.
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I have a picture of a crack team of republican lawyers trained in specialised haute-cuture identification breaking into the Palin bedroom and saying "prada with those hips - oh, darling please no"
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According to something I heard this morning, Palin's staff needed to buy several sizes of the same dress to ensure that one fit just right. 
Presumably she returned all the dresses, otherwise they'll have to be reported to the IRS as gifts - unless Palin turns them over to the governor's office, i.e. her wardrobe becomes property of the State of Alaska.
Presumably she returned all the dresses, otherwise they'll have to be reported to the IRS as gifts - unless Palin turns them over to the governor's office, i.e. her wardrobe becomes property of the State of Alaska.
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I read yesterday that an inventory showed clothes were "missing".
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Winter is coming in Alaska and nobody wants to see Ms. Palin naked so perhaps the GOP could organise some sort of charity clothing collection.
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If I know Republican Lawyers, they probably took a proctologist along too.
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I wonder if Palin will get any "tough love" from an Alaskan Joe Arpaio? 