It looks like Miss California Carrie Prejean's title is in jeopardy, as Miss California officials appointed first alternate Tami Farrell to attend all events on May 11 and Donald Trump set to announce the fate of Prejean Tuesday, May 12. The ostensible reason is the emergence of revealing pictures of her. But the publication of those photos was a clear attempt to smear Miss California for her defense of traditional marriage at the Miss USA competition in April.
After weeks of controversy, CBS' "The Early Show" finally interviewed a guest on May 11 that defended Prejean and provided another view point.
Current Miss Rhode Island Alysha Castonguay told anchor Maggie Rodriguez that she too had had an incident in which a revealing photo - more risqué than Prejean's - was published in Maxim. Castonguay told the pageant about it and was allowed to remain in the competition.
Of Prejean's situation, Castonguay said, "I don't know if I would've came forward with them, you know, and let them know that there were pictures out there. I wouldn't have thought that they would ever be published."
Rodriguez then asked the obvious question: Were the leaked photos part of an attempt to punish Prejean "because she went public and has continued to be so public about her views on same-sex marriage?"
Casonguay said yes, and indicated that she believed the campaign against Prejean began with the original incident, not her subsequent statements or actions. "I think it's from the answer that she gave that night onstage. And, you know, I think that everybody needs to be prepared to hear both ways that that question could've been answered. It was her opinion."
Since the Miss USA pageant, Prejean has made an advertisement with the National Organization for Marriage, and appeared on "Hannity," James Dobson's Christian radio show and in other conservative media.
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Uh Oh, I see the aim of
May 11, 2009 - 15:36 ET by Scuba DudeUh Oh, I see the aim of the Libtards attack machine adjusting it's sights to the lady from Rhode Island.
"The wrOng ONE was elected"
THE COWARDLY CONGRESS
May 11, 2009 - 18:44 ET by reelman46THE COWARDLY CONGRESS
May 11.2009…”Democrats not expected to allow vote on the D.C. recognition of same-sex marriage
Move would make homosexual marriage bill law without members of Congress having to vote ….”
This is just the most recent case of the spineless royal congress..our public servants…not doing their job!
We sent you to congress to vote…we did not send you to congress to do any of the following:
1. Miss votes
2. Vote present
3. Voice vote
4. Avoid voting on any bill or measure
Therefore the spoiled vote-buying cowards wishing only for 40 years
in the D. C. Bubble should be harshly questioned before being voted out
ASAP. There are no reasons…only gutless posturing excuses. Most have
been awful public servants.
This and the serial vote-buying pork megabillions hidden in huge
spending bills (of mostly borrowed money on your VISA) are only two
major aspects of their decline in many voter eyes.
My kingdom (and yours) for 12 year term limits to fumigate these political termites that eat ethics and your taxes like candy.
Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish)
reelman... Thank you for
May 11, 2009 - 18:50 ET by bigtimerreelman...
Thank you for the info...I cannot stand to watch what is going on in congress lately, especially the House...the repubs are completely shut-down, have been for a very long time now.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Increased NY Taxes
May 11, 2009 - 15:36 ET by JDWIt wasn't long ago that Trump was interviewed about his friends leaving NY because of the tax problem, giving a positive indication he would be doing so as well. There does not seem to be any rush.
As an Obama supporter, his insurance taxes as well as inheritance taxes will be increased. Non-taxable bonds will be taxed. Why is anyone surprised he's considering replacing Prejean?
JDW
DAILY WAVE
When people fear their government there is tyranny.
When government fears the people there is liberty.
Hi JDW... I'm not...and as
May 11, 2009 - 15:38 ET by bigtimerHi JDW...
I'm not...and as always, everything is all about HIM.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
All About Him
May 11, 2009 - 15:49 ET by JDWHis charitable contributions will be taxed at a new rate.
Many will be being forced to provide either physical assistance or outright gifts v. dollars.
JDW
DAILY WAVE
When people fear their government there is tyranny.
When government fears the people there is liberty.
Of course it's about what she said
May 11, 2009 - 15:47 ET by Kat Outta the BagWe all know it's not about the photos at all. Unlike the Miss America pageants, the Miss Universe people don't try to market their contestants as virginal or chaste, so of course it's about what she said and not the pictures. Good for Miss Rhode Island for telling it like it is! Let's see what kind of trash flaming Perez Hilton has to say about her now...
Ms. Castonguay is certainly
May 11, 2009 - 15:48 ET by QueenMumMs. Castonguay is certainly worthy of her crown. She stated the case in Ms. Prejean's defense very well.
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
Well...
May 11, 2009 - 16:26 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonThere is political correctness, and then there's politically accurate.
ms hilton(for lack of a more fitting title) is not "gay" because 'gay' indicates a certain level of happiness and feeling of wellbeing.
And this is all about what a crappy existence he is living through, made possible only through his(?) own decisions.
(IT)hilton cannot stand the thought of anybody excelling in their personal life and being happy with themselves when he/she/it is so miserable.
For trump to sit back and not chastise hilton for it's bad behavior tells me more about the donald than I truly cared to discover.
Maybe perez won't do sleepovers any more Don?
http://gjresult.com
WLJ - I agree with your thoughts on the theft of words we
May 11, 2009 - 16:47 ET by Cape Conservativeformerly enjoyed using. If homosexual is too hard for Perez Hilton to use to describe his/her/its lifestyle, then I suggest he/she/it come up with a completely new word! Just leave the English language alone!!
Another thing that gets to me is the fact that the beautiful wind twister with rainbow colors I used to enjoy watching spin with the breezes has also be stolen and is now a symbol of an aberrant lifestyle!
I say to all homosexuals, male or female, please find your own new 'stuff' and 'words' and leave the 98% of us living a traditional life alone!!! And you can also forget about demanding that we accept your deviant behavior while you are at it!
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise known as a RWRE!! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
Yeah, I know
May 11, 2009 - 17:01 ET by Willis_Leon_JohnsonI remember, way back when, Delphi was a 'portal' to the internet.
It was more of a message base then. I was having a discussion with a friend about a trip I took to Lake Powell in Southern Utah, and how queer it felt to find such a marvelous lake in the middle og the desert.
There was a shortage of sticks and twigs to build a fire with, but another camper gave me a flaming faggot to start some driftwood I had found.
That conversation got me banned, with no refund, from Delphis service.
Life is still good though.
http://gjresult.com
I'm with you, CC! It's
May 11, 2009 - 17:02 ET by motherbeltI'm with you, CC!
It's gotten so that kids can't even use rainbows in school anymore because of the overtones.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Same here...it's become far
May 11, 2009 - 17:05 ET by bigtimerSame here...it's become far past sad what has happened to this country....and yet to come.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Defending Prejean
May 11, 2009 - 16:39 ET by ghblogIt is nice to see someone on the MSM defending Miss Prejean. The hatred that has been spewed at her has been appalling. I suspect that Miss Prejean was set up for this controversy. The attacks on her views on gay "marriage" (it does not exist) must be meant to send a message to any others who share her view, including a MAJORITY of Americans and the current President (unless his view has since expired):
"If you speak out against gay "marriage" we are coming after you."
Miss Prejean is a shining example of standing up for your beliefs and is a True American Hero:
http://www.framingthedialogue.com/archives/true-american-heroes-carrie-prejean/
I agree - this young woman will never regret standing up for
May 11, 2009 - 16:51 ET by Cape Conservativeher beliefs! God bless her!
It reminds me of the old saying that God never closes a door but that he opens a window. Her future will certainly be different (through this newly 'opened window') than had she won the Ms. USA title.
This comment comes from a proud Tea Party attendee, otherwise known as a RWRE!! It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue ~ Sam Adams
The gay activist message is loud and clear
May 11, 2009 - 16:59 ET by motherbeltGay activists have gone from (years ago, I admit, but it's all incrementalism with them) "just leave us alone!" to wanting tolerance, then acceptance, and now all the way (and the message is clear) to "Dont you dare disagree with our agenda, or we will do whatever it takes to destroy you!"
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
I kept hearing that she didn't represent
May 11, 2009 - 17:29 ET by gmaniac1state of California in their claims that she should lose the crown. However, didn't the people of California vote against gay marriage? Maybe Troll Hilton should keep his sights on that instead of a beautiful female that he can barely stand to look at.
When the people fear the government it's called tyranny, when the government fears the people it's called liberty!
The People spoke twice
May 11, 2009 - 20:41 ET by Dan DiegoOf course the West Coast Clown Courts could care less what the voters want.
So let me see if I have
May 11, 2009 - 17:33 ET by MassConservativeSo let me see if I have this straight (no pun intended). One of the co-coordinators of the California pagent is Shannon Moakler. The same Shannon Moakler who posed for Playboy a few years back...and Miss California is going to be booted for that photo? Yeah..no double standard there !!!
Avoid the "hope and change" flu....
Technically
May 11, 2009 - 21:50 ET by ImAllRightI think they're going after her for taking these pictures BEFORE she began her time with the crown and not letting them know about it.
I doubt Shanna Moakler did Playboy while she actively held the crown.
Whatever their reason is they'll find some kind of breach of contract to justify their point.
I don't agree with it, but from a contractual standpoint they'll likely have a pretty sold argument that they'll be able to fall back on. Sometimes people get screwed over for silly reasons, and this is one of those.
"Democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man." - Ronald Reagan
they knew about it...those
May 12, 2009 - 00:57 ET by Conservative Voicethey knew about it...those were modeling pictures...not published...they were part of her portfolio.
They are going after her because of da ghey.
Carrie Prejean's back was too scandalous to be aired on NBC
May 11, 2009 - 17:46 ET by OxyCon...but CBS just showed full frontal nudity.
Go figure.
Trump got the PR he wanted
May 12, 2009 - 08:00 ET by kevinm13Donald Trump couldn't have paid a PR firm to give him all the free publicity his Miss USA pageant got from having the gay blogger as a judge and the result that followed with Miss California getting 2nd place in the pageant. Nobody remembers who won although what most people do remember is that all the controversy was about "Miss California". It should be "Miss California USA". Political nonsense was included in a beauty pageant where it had no business. Carrie Prejean answered the question properly with her views and should not have been penalized for it, but the gay blogger judge gave her no points for her answer, thus securing her second place. She should be allowed to go back to school or acting or whatever in peace. Hopefully she gets a career out of it.