Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has come down strongly on the Associated Press's decision to publish a picture of a dying Marine.
On Sunday, Palin wrote to her followers at Facebook claiming the wire service was "heartless and selfish to turn its back on the wishes of a grieving family in order to exploit the tragic death of a true American hero"
The headline -- "Shame on the Associated Press for Ignoring the Wishes of a Grieving Family":
Many of us join Secretary Gates in condemning the Associated Press for its heartless and selfish decision to turn its back on the wishes of a grieving family in order to exploit the tragic death of a true American hero.
Lance Corporal Joshua 'Bernie' Bernard was a selfless young American who sacrificed everything for our freedom.
Shame on the AP for purposely adding to the grieving family's pain. Ignoring the family's wishes by publishing a sacred image of their loved one proved a despicable and heartless act by the AP. The family said they didn't want the photo published. AP, you did it anyway, and you know it was an evil thing to do.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bernard family. Words can not adequately express our sorrow and appreciation for your sacrifice. We will never forget your Marine or his fallen comrades.
May God bless the Bernard family.
-Sarah Palin
Hear, hear!
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters. Follow him at Facebook and Twitter.
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Vituperative Response from MSM to follow?
September 7, 2009 - 16:48 ET by allanfSo where is McCain on this issue?
Good question.
September 7, 2009 - 17:10 ET by sozinhoHe undoubtedly doesn't want to upset the Democrats and make it look like he's siding with the Republicans.
Does anybody give a rat's
September 7, 2009 - 17:20 ET by marvlDoes anybody give a rat's ass about what McCain thinks? I'm voting for Sarah, even if I have to write her in. She speaks the truth and speaks it forcefully.
McCain is the main reason we have that narcissistic socialist moron in the White House.
This is a terrible thing to do. Awful.
September 7, 2009 - 16:59 ET by Red JeepThat said, what is the matter with the AP? Their guy Obama won, wars are good now...didn't you get the memo? You only publish pictures like this when a Republican is president.
RJ... You said it
September 7, 2009 - 17:04 ET by bigtimerRJ...
You said it all...these disgraceful, despicable people are blind blundering fools with an agenda...nothing more, nothing less...they will have to answer to a higher calling when their time comes.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Bigtimer
September 7, 2009 - 17:22 ET by Free StinkerTwice today I've agreed with you.
We must all be giddy with the on-going collapse of the Obama administration . . . and rightly so.
Meanwhile, I expect those AP executives will be sharing quarters with Ted Kennedy some day . . . .
Hello Free and BT!
September 7, 2009 - 17:30 ET by Dee BunkWow, I'm never in the comments section of NB but randomly saw both of your agreeing tweets. How cool. It's a sign that I need to come back here. Miss both of you.
Dee ! How have you
September 7, 2009 - 17:34 ET by Free StinkerDee !
How have you been ?!
Are you enjoying the collapse of the Obama administration as much as the rest of us? ;-)
Dee!!! So danged happy to
September 7, 2009 - 17:37 ET by bigtimerDee!!!
So danged happy to see ya here today...you made my day!
Missed you here as well old pal.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
:)
September 7, 2009 - 17:38 ET by botg:)
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
Free, BT and Bruce
September 7, 2009 - 17:42 ET by Dee BunkYes I'm so happy about the Van Jones thing. It's so poignant coming on labor day week end. Power to the People!
I don't know if you guys remember, but I could never get in to Glenn Beck. I started watching him the week before last because of the boycott and now I love him.
Thank goodness for Beck and Palin sticking up for us. More Conservatives need to take a lesson from them. You can win against the media if you stay on message and don't cower to them.
Dee...I remember, glad you
September 7, 2009 - 17:53 ET by bigtimerDee...I remember, glad you are listening and liking now.
Power to the People indeed!
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
hi Dee
September 7, 2009 - 17:54 ET by botgactually i've not been around much myself, it's like beating your head against the wall noting just how empty the lib agenda is
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
→ botg
September 7, 2009 - 17:59 ET by Cool ArrowI clicked on your link last week and got "Access Denied"
No joke!
We will Barry you! - Russian prophecy
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September 7, 2009 - 18:01 ET by botgpm sent
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -- Chief Justice John Roberts
→ Reply sent
September 7, 2009 - 18:04 ET by Cool ArrowNot a problem.
We will Barry you! - Russian prophecy
YOU TOO?
September 7, 2009 - 22:53 ET by danybhoyI got that as well.
"...How blind can you be, don't you see...
...that the gambler lost all he does not have..."
Nightwish
You haven't been on twitter either Bruce
September 7, 2009 - 19:49 ET by Dee BunkI like going there cause you find out about stuff right away.
Their agenda is downright scary. I feel great that we've had this Van Jones Victory but it's far from over. They've got so many tentacles into everything.
The American thinker had a great piece comparing what's happening to the movie "The Blob" it was dead on.
DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
September 7, 2009 - 17:47 ET by R D Helm:-)
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
HEY DEE!!! Good to see you.
September 7, 2009 - 17:50 ET by QueenMumHEY DEE!!! Good to see you. Sit down, set a spell. Take your shoes off. You definitely need to come back here. You've been missed.
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out
of other people's money."
—Margaret Thatcher
Hi Queenmum & Dave
September 7, 2009 - 19:51 ET by Dee BunkGood to see you both too. I do see Dave every once in a while on twitter. You guys wouldn't recognize me anymore. Remember how I used to have all those really long rambling posts? Now I'm used to 140 characters or less!
Dee... ...but I miss
September 7, 2009 - 19:59 ET by bigtimerDee...
...but I miss those great posts!
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
You're so nice BT
September 7, 2009 - 20:06 ET by Dee BunkHow are things around here now? More mellow? I think I could come back here more if I made it a point to ignore the trolls - and liberals in general. I've lost any desire to debate. It goes nowhere.
Dee Bunk, my twitter guru...
September 7, 2009 - 20:52 ET by upcountrywaterI check my account once in a blue moon..... gulp sorry...
However I hear Conservatives are the strong force in there the twitterness universe.
That's a good thing..
State controlled health care is Tort Reform.
Quick info on twitter
September 7, 2009 - 21:15 ET by lbcdawnlbc & upcountry - if you do go on twitter
September 7, 2009 - 21:20 ET by Dee Bunkshoot me a hello. I won't remember your ID's unless you use the same name you do here. I've ended up following too many people now and I can't keep track unless people @ me.
I tried!
September 7, 2009 - 21:22 ET by lbcdawnI found you Dawn
September 7, 2009 - 22:51 ET by Dee BunkI followed you on twitter. My name there is Sky_Bluez. I wish I'd have kept the same. I usually go by Sue Blue in nonpolitical stuff and wish I could have that everywhere but others use it.
Dee... ...well, ya know,
September 7, 2009 - 21:01 ET by bigtimerDee...
...well, ya know, stuff goes on as always at times.
Just life I suppose. ;-)
Wished you would come back more often, I truly miss you.
Then again, I should take more time to try to like Twitter myself, maybe this winter, when I'm snowed in...hopefully. (first year in awhile I'm hoping I am and do not have to go anywhere for a long time, other than the necessities.)
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Dave wishes he could go back in time and marry Dee.
September 7, 2009 - 21:02 ET by R D HelmNo shiite.
:-)
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
That's such a sweet thing to say Dave
September 7, 2009 - 21:17 ET by Dee BunkEsp cause I was just having a hard time with some jerky people. I'm best taken in small doses I think.
Dee, darlin', we goes back nearly four years here at NB
September 7, 2009 - 21:23 ET by R D Helm...you is among my fave people here.
Wish you would swerve in here more often.
:-)
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
Dave and Dee... My time
September 7, 2009 - 21:29 ET by bigtimerDave and Dee...
My time flies when you're having fun...I never even thought about the years until you mentioned them Dave...I'll be here 4 years by the end of the month me thinks. ;-)
My how the site has changed since the basic beginning...eh?
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
bt, you are correct
September 7, 2009 - 21:40 ET by R D HelmI just went back and checked, and it really has been four years.
Wow.
LOL-Of course, I would repost one of my first here, which was directed at you, but, well, you know. :-)
-Dave
Even when the government tries to kiss you, it is just a prelude to a good screwing. -Neal Boortz
BT and Dave - I even posted for a couple months
September 7, 2009 - 23:02 ET by Dee Bunkwithout registering. You used to be able to do that. I was chicken to register at the time. I came pretty much right after Katrina. The news coverage blaming Bush is what drove me over the edge
Dee... Oh that Katrina
September 7, 2009 - 23:11 ET by bigtimerDee...
Oh that Katrina episode became a fav with some trolls, endlessly did it not?
Hater and others were humorous now that I think back on it...although at times it was madness.
I remember bugging a regular troll with; Katrina Who?
It was so much fun.
Blaming Bush drove me nuts as well, what drove me even further into nutsville was Bush going there and making a speech apologizing that night in front of some statue I can't recall...it was like all the defense you gave him, he stood there and wiped away in one evening.
I was furious... glad that episode is behind us. ;-)
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
BT - Plus remember when Al Franken would send minions?
September 7, 2009 - 23:34 ET by Dee Bunkand they'd come one all at once bombarding us? That's when they started requiring registration to make comments at certain times. So I had to register. Some wild times.
Going to bed now - good to see you
update.
September 7, 2009 - 22:52 ET by upcountrywaterbt, yeaup 15 posts per article
September 7, 2009 - 22:51 ET by upcountrywaternow it's like 150, oh well that's a good thing right?
sad thing is that all the shy ones are well almost TOTALLY gone.
Well except Mr. Shy...:-)
ya know what i meant....
Did some Readin here , almost a year before i posted here, as if that means anything..
Well Welll ,,,, Which will go first Aircraft or the Internet or the FDIC!!!!?
No Infrastructure improvements in the future as far as the eye can see. ewww just a nuk PUT IT OFF
china thinks otherwise
0bama could do the 50's and get a slide from the msm... NO JOKE
OPPS i mean't GM.... sorry Ford
State controlled health care is Tort Reform.
ucw... ...as we are going
September 7, 2009 - 23:03 ET by bigtimerucw...
...as we are going to pay for all of this...windmills are all we have left spinning in leftist mindless twits... as we are putting ourselves in such jeapordy...have been for decades...our enemies know this full well, enemies within this country as well.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
Meanwhile, I expect those
September 7, 2009 - 17:35 ET by bigtimerMeanwhile, I expect those AP executives will be sharing quarters with Ted Kennedy some day . . . .
Free...what a great way to put it....doesn't get better than that.
Btw...I betcha we agree more than disagree for the most part no matter what ya know... ;-)
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
“[W]hat is the matter with the AP?”
September 7, 2009 - 19:40 ET by needleWell, it is all here. No principles anymore; no decency anymore; abuse the news to advance the AP’s un-American agenda.
I suspect the AP will eventually pay for this along with many other misdeeds.
It would be fitting to watch AP's death throes on YouTube.
- Relying upon the State Run Media for your information is like relying upon an embezzler for your portfolio management.
needle... I have never,
September 7, 2009 - 19:57 ET by bigtimerneedle...
I have never, ever seen anything like what is going on in this country so blatant in my entire life...it is beyond anything I could have ever imagined...the left are so outright arrogant with everything now regarding their agenda that their pomposity is going to do them in..it can be no other way...there are too many of us they deem in the Silent Majority that are speaking out, doing what each of us can in our own ways to fight this major battle and win...that they do not understand there's not going to be any stopping us now.
...and that is a message to the RINOs as well, especially a heck of a lot of the GOP Big-Wigs.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
AP executives -
September 7, 2009 - 17:02 ET by FeynmanFanMay you burn in hell for all eternity.
"I support the President but not his policies" - Blonde
Undoubtedly
September 7, 2009 - 17:28 ET by helyanweIt was a horrible thing to post that photo. (edit)
Another reason to dislike McCain...
September 7, 2009 - 17:34 ET by FuzzlenutterHe spawned that vacuous and insipid "Gee, wherever will I place my next tatoo?" bubblehead Meghan...
Using the dead to make a point
September 7, 2009 - 17:48 ET by cajun2has been going on for awhile. While in college, a young prof from Calif. would put on the blackboard the number of dead in Vietnam. He would do this every day for weeks. One day a young girl went to the board and erased it. She said,
" these numbers represent to you an ideology, political stance, but like all elitist snobs, you lack compassion and humanity. One of those numbers was my nephew. Do not write a number on the board again not knowing who is in class that day grieving their loss". She was my hero since. That happened 45 years ago. In many ways, nothing has changed. This saddens me that those in the media have long ago lost sight of ethics and simple respect. Instead, watch and read, they will go after Sarah Palin. Thank you Noel for all that you do informing people of the truth even on this holiday. I add another hero to my list.
I see that picture
September 7, 2009 - 17:55 ET by Free StinkerI see that picture of Sarah Palin and imagine her getting ready to pop those AP editors in the snoot.
Just sayin'...
Saw a post in some article
September 7, 2009 - 18:35 ET by American.Patriotthat perhaps the AP "journalist" who took the picture may get fragged by this marine's buddies. Couldn't happen to a nicer person than the scumbad reporter who took the picture and the AP for posting it.
American -
September 7, 2009 - 18:42 ET by FeynmanFanThat's definitely a possibility. There are lots of ways to get hurt in combat. AP is definitely going to want to get him out of there ASAP.
"I support the President but not his policies" - Blonde
This AP picture, and the
September 7, 2009 - 18:52 ET by BKeyserThis AP picture, and the subsquent audio/slideshow they produced containing the picture had me quite angry yesterday. I applaud Sarah for her strength of conviction (a term foreign to beltway politicians) especially since it will no doubt lead to a renewed series of attacks on her by this cowardly, treasonous, disgusting organization.
Semper Fi LCpl Bernard.
→ I'm bumfuzzled
September 7, 2009 - 19:00 ET by Cool ArrowHere's a thread about a News Organization that posted grizzly pictures of a dying Marine.
Note, I did not say they used graphic language, but real pictures.
Seems like we're missing one poster who abhors graphic violence.
Oh! I get it. Pictures are OK, but don't use descriptive language.
We will Barry you! - Russian prophecy
Palin spanks the Asinine Press...
September 7, 2009 - 19:10 ET by wnaegele...you go, girl!
Mrs. Sarah's fist may be tiny,
September 7, 2009 - 19:27 ET by BO STINKSbut it's MIGHTY! Thank you, Mrs. Sarah for givin' em' a black eye. signed - a Navy vet's mom.
"I am a Nonideological." - B. Hussein Obama
Sarah Palin
September 7, 2009 - 21:21 ET by shawn228....sure has a lot of face book followers, she can end up being a real force if she campaigns for GOP candidates in 2010
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
Here's your answer Shawn.
September 7, 2009 - 21:26 ET by Cool ArrowCompared to whom?
We will Barry you! - Russian prophecy
???????????????
September 7, 2009 - 21:30 ET by shawn228"Compared to whom?"
Sorry Cool, my liberal mind is working even slower than usual, We are comparing Sarah Palin to somebody?
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
Shawn
September 7, 2009 - 21:34 ET by Free StinkerApparently 120 candidates think she will be . . .
→ That's the point, Shawn
September 7, 2009 - 21:35 ET by Cool ArrowThere isn't a Republican anywhere on the political scene who comes close to her power to draw a crowd.
You have to reach into the ranks of Conservative Talkshow hosts to get a crowd that comes close.
She'll be a force in 2010. Beyond that? Depends how well she does in 2010.
I thought "Compared to whom" was a very good answer. Who else is left standing? Romney? Huckabee?
We will Barry you! - Russian prophecy
Cool Arrow and Freestinker
September 7, 2009 - 21:40 ET by shawn228Yeah, I believe the only person on either side of that aisle that can match star power with Sarah Palin is Bill Clinton.
With the way the country is headed now, the GOP is set to make big gains in 2010, There are a lot of seats for the taking, but taking back both chambers will be a tall order.
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
Tall . . . but not
September 7, 2009 - 21:43 ET by Free StinkerTall . . . but not unprecidented . . .
→ Shawn
September 7, 2009 - 21:52 ET by Cool ArrowI don't know how much the American people can take of this "We know what's good for you" nonsense before they flee the hatemongering Democrat party that now works its evil craft of National enslavement.
Van Jones is a Quitter - CV
Cool
September 7, 2009 - 21:58 ET by shawn228I realize he is not very popular here, but I really liked Bill Clintons Democrat administration, Sadly I don't see much of that administration in the new one. All they want to do is spend/waste money we don't have and force things down or throats. As you know, one my biggest voting issues is personal freedoms and if this keeps going, I will vote Republican in 2010.
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
→ Me too, Shawn
September 7, 2009 - 22:01 ET by Cool ArrowAnd if it hadn't been for the shady deal his wife pulled back in Arkansas, Whitewater, it's likely Paula Jones wouldn't have surfaced.
He turned out to be quite the sexist pig, but I thought his years with Gingrich were great.
Van Jones is a Quitter - FS
Sadly, the irony of this whole situation is probably lost......
September 7, 2009 - 23:31 ET by big.league.sliderSadly, the irony of this whole situation is probably lost on the leftist clowns at the AP. Do you think that even one single individual at the AP understands that 21 year-old Lance Corporal Bernard swore an oath to protect their constitutional freedoms, and courageously proved his loyalty to that oath by losing his life.
Do you think that one single member of the AP would be willing to voluntarily risk the same in support of their own "cherished" 1st amendment rights?
God bless LCpl Bernard. And screw the scumbags at the AP.
"The problem with political jokes is they get elected." -Henry Cate VII (?)
Not only will you vote
September 8, 2009 - 01:39 ET by NL207Not only will you vote Republican in 2010, you will do so for the remainder of your life. The Democrats have nothing to offer this country now or in the forseeable future because they no longer believe in freedom and they no longer accept the limits placed on government by the Constitution. They are now tyrants. We can only pray that the Republicans are not also likewise seduced.
Why Don't............
September 8, 2009 - 09:47 ET by GeneralAlWhy don't you guys leave this lady alone? I thought you LibComs were all for the woman? Only if they kiss your Holy ring, right? You guys are hipocrites! You're either all for the right of a woman to choose or not at all! The irony is the people on the right only argue against choosing abortion and are for all other choices. You LibComs are OK with choosing abortion but all other choices are Taboo! If thats not enough, you can't limit your comments to their views, you have to make it personal!
Umm GeneralAL?
September 8, 2009 - 20:06 ET by shawn228Was your post directed to someone in particular or libs in general?
"I swear sometimes the self-appointed moral police are as obnoxious and demanding of big government interference as "environmentalist" gun control advocates, labor unions and trial lawyers"~fitzfong
Is it just me????
September 8, 2009 - 01:25 ET by DoktorFranken. . . . or does Sarah look extremely hot lately?
ohhhhh Yeaaahhh!
September 8, 2009 - 20:10 ET by Paragrouperand she baits her own hook too!
"Beware the fury of the patient man." - John Dryden
The AP and The Marine
September 8, 2009 - 09:36 ET by GeneralAlThe actions of the AP [Assnine Perverts!] in publishing this dying Marines picture against the wishes just undercores the difference between the Communist Liberal Establishment and the God fearing Conservative right!
These are the people who need to be turned over to their friends, the Taliban and Al Quaida for some enhanced interrogation! Ever since the Tele-Prez Messiah ascended to the throne of disgrace, these arrogant, insensitive sadists have been in overdrive! Isn't it amazing that these snakes are the same people who want to limit free speech when it comes to talk radio but when it comes to using a little compassion for the sake of a grieving family, free speech rules the roost!
This is the same crowd who had strokes over the people on the right mentioning the failures of His Helliness, Ted Kennedy! My blood is boiling more every day! I can't wait to put an end to this reign of terror! I will vote for anyone who is not a Democrat/Liberal/Communist/Nutjob/Loon!
September 8, 2009 - 09:55 ET by jessieHIt's a real shame she wasn't elected as president. Maybe in 2012.
Oh For Christsake...
September 9, 2009 - 00:37 ET by The7SticksI thought the press release you made on Friday would have sufficed, but no, you just have to keep pushing everything into ad anuseum. As far as I'm concerned, Gov. Palin is as disgraceful as the AP is for publishing that photo of the slain soldier. That said, did we need to hear anything else that has been said? We get it. But GOv Palin has to muddy herself by calling the AP's decision an "evil act." Do I think it's an evil act when the AP does something stupid? No, I think it's just stupid and self-destructive, but it seemed they were well-meaning. You see, that's the difference between great presidents like Ronald Reagan and disgraceful wannabes like Gov. Sarah Palin. Reagan would have said "Our well meaning, yet thoroughly wrong opponents do not realize that publishing this photo causes more damage than it prevents." What Gov. Palin tries to do is personalize an issue she knows nothing about unless she is the mother of a mortally-wounded soldier, and even though she has a son on active duty in the Middle East, I don't think she is the mother of a mortally-wounded soldier as of today. I'm not sorry to say this, but she never was, and never will be, anywhere near as great as Ronald Reagan. She will only be in the ranks of, dare I say it... Jimmy Carter.