As Governor, Sarah Palin recorded a video message opening the 2008 Alaskan Independence Party's convention. I think it's odd that she would do anything to support an organization whose stated goal is to withdraw from the union. I can't see her rationale. She claims it's to promote political completion within Alaska. Still, it's odd. But it gets worse.
The Alaskan Independence Party was sponsored by Iran. Or at least Iran was to sponsor a talk by its founder at the UN. Palin and her husband were not associated with AIP at the time, they joined soon after. You can read more at Boing Boing.