Alaska is the first line of defense in our missile interceptor defense system. The 49th Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard is the unit that protects the entire nation from ballistic missile attacks. It’s on permanent active duty, unlike other Guard units.
As governor of Alaska, Palin is briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counterterrorism. Her exposure to classified material may rival even Biden's.
She's also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security's counterterrorism plans.
Palin is privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country's defense. Given Alaska's proximity to Russia, she may have security clearances we don't even know about.
According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets.
She can be entrusted with our national security, because she already is.
This will sure piss off all those folks who think Palin should be at home with the kids. (The Anchoress has a run down on these fine "liberals".)
Now, it is true she hasn't been doing this type of work long, but it is a hell of a lot more hands-on than anything a one term Senator does.
(H/T to Tully at Stubborn Facts)
UPDATE:
Welcome to Achoress readers! Actually, I do more quoting on this post than anything, so please follow the links and read the people who did most of the work. You can always come back to read my thoughts out of season (so to speak.)
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