Is it some sort of amazing, newsworthy revelation that teen romance is sometimes a rocky road? Is it news that family can be troublesome when it results in out-of-wedlock birth? The Associated Press seems to think it is, at least if one of those teens is Governor Sarah Palin's daughter, Bristol.
Do you care that punk Levi Johnston is bawling to the press that Governor Palin is supposedly a controlling Grandmother? Especially in light of the fact that this kid is an uneducated, immature, unserious lout? Well, if YOU don't the AP sure as heck does.
This time we have punk Johnston whining that Grandma Palin is a bit cross with him and closely watches him when he is with the baby. All I can say is, can you blame her? I wouldn't think much of a grandmother that let's a jobless, high school dropout have unsupervised visits with a child he casually fathered without regard for his girlfriend's future or family. Would you?
But, on the other hand. I just can't find a reason to care about Levi OR Bristol.
Maybe it's just me, but I am not much interested in the families of political figures. I didn't find Billy Carter's exploits particularly interesting or relevant. I couldn't have cared less that some of Ronald Reagan's kids were so boringly compelled to tell the world about their personal angst. I had no interest in Al Gore's ner do well kids. Didn't care that Bush's teen daughters liked to party once in a while. I have no interest in a story about Joe Biden's drug using daughter. Similarly, I've got no interest in Bristol Palin's woefully bad choice of the punk Levi Johnston as the accidental father of her child. But our Old Media seem to think that these tales are hot news that we should all know about.
I have always thought that in a meritocratic society that prizes individual success and effort, to saddle any citizen -- famous or no -- with every last peccadillo of their family members is illogical. Every last one of us have at least one family member that embarrasses us. We all have at least one family member that is a drunk, a criminal, a fool, or an idiot. But what do they have to do with us as individuals?
But, let's realize something about why this "report" -- or any report about politician's kids -- is all in the news, shall we? It's an effort by the Old Media to diminish our politicians. If it were up to me stories about the trials and tribulations of politician's kids would be far and few between. Of course, in this particular case, it is especially interesting to media outlets because it is an excuse to further diminish Sarah Palin and her family.
Me... it just makes me tired.
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Sat, 04/04/2009 - 01:59 ET by SgtCheeseNOLSI care more about Sarah Palin's daughter's romance than about Tea Parties, the current economic crisis, Obama giving another failed gift to the UK leaders, and all the other unimportant things going on in this world. Sheesh you guys at Newsbusters really don't get it...do ya...
USCG
LOL
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 02:09 ET by Warner Todd HustonNow, if ONLY we could get some in depth coverage of what the Palins have for breakfast!
I'm sure something
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 02:12 ET by katainkentmade with meat. Does MSNBC have a PETA correspondent yet?
Kat
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 02:28 ET by NorthCoasterThat was People Eating Tasty animals, right?
WILD GAME at that ;-)
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 16:55 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Just a diversion to keep
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 02:39 ET by RizzoJust a diversion to keep focus away from what's really going on. Slight of hand one might say. All that Palin talk covers up the fact that Uhbama gave an 80 year old royal queen an iPod as a gift. As if the DVDs weren't bad enough. I'm sure those all had to be sent back to Netflix.
hits and misses
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:03 ET by mom_roxI don't have a problem with the iPod. The video iPod itself was a suitable gift because it contained photos and videos of Queen Elizabeth's visits to the U.S. along with American show tunes, favorites of the Queen, and it was accompanied by a rare musical songbook signed by Richard Rodgers. This is soooo much more thoughtful and meaningful than the 25-pack of DVDs (which do not work in GB).
Where the gift failed was that the iPod also contained two of Obama's speeches - his 2004 DNC speech and his inaugural address. ??? What a narcissist!
About the iPod
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:49 ET by SgtCheeseNOLSI didn't know the iPod contained all those things...maybe it isn't AS BAD as I thought it would be. I know he said he would bring Change, and he sure did. Most Presidents would have given her something less technilogically based and more priceless and meaningfull. I think that is what most people are upset about with the gift.
USCG
Re iPod
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 13:47 ET by slickwillie2001It also says 'Made in China' on the back of it. I'm sure President Hu got a kick out of that.
At least he didn/t bring her a copy of our Declaration
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 16:57 ET by Cape Conservativeof Independence ;-)
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
They enjoy it
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 06:07 ET by Blogger Guy00001The left really enjoys dragging Republicans and their families through the mud. They hate Republicans so much that they keep reminding the public of why they should hate them too.
John Edwards
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 15:38 ET by SouthernRootsWhatever happened to John Edwards? Why is the media spending so much time on the family of the losing VP candidate when they specifically chose NOT to spend any time on John Edwards after he lost?
You're right, they see Palin as a future threat and need to marginalize her as much as possible to get her out of any future run.
Palin is just another Governor now. Where are all the exposes on the other 49 governor's childrens escapades?
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. - J.B. Books (John Wayne)
Typical AP
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 06:10 ET by blueskyAnd why is there silence on Joe Biden's coke-sniffing adult daughter?
Well, it was either that,
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 06:37 ET by motherbeltWell, it was either that, or report on this:
Obama Insults US, Bush in France Speech
(I'd give a h/t but I got there through several links)
Levi should consider himself lucky.
In this "men are useless" society he's lucky that he has access to his son, and hasn't been told to take a hike I saw an interview with him where he said that Bristol and her family were very nice and let him come over any time he wanted.
I think Gov. Palin is being more "protective" than controlling.
She knows that like most 18-year-old guys, Levi has limited experience with infants.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Europe in teh lead!
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:28 ET by JWF“In America, there’s a failure to appreciate Europe’s leading role in the world,” Obama said.
Yes. It was Europe that put a man on the moon, put a few tiny rovers up on Mars scooting all over the place, sent spacecraft to explore nearly every planet, one that has even left the solar system, & routinely sends manned missions into space.
Yes. It was Europe that stared down the communists in the U.S.S.R for 50 years. It is Europe that is still engaging in stopping rogue regimes all over the planet, like North Korea & Iraq & Cuba. It was Europe that singlehandedly stopped militant Japan in 1945, took on communists in Korea & Vietnam.
Yes. It is Europe that has a Navy that is 7 times bigger than the next biggest navy. It is Europe that has the best equipped, best trained, most experienced military. It is Europe that has their military stationed all over the globe in Japan, German, South Korea, England, Iraq, Spain, Diego Garcia, Italy, Afghanistan and more..
Yes. It is Europe that is doing a lot of the inventing and inovating. Europe leads the way in medicine & technology. So many of our citizens go to Europe when they desperately need to get well.
Yes. It is Europe that has franchises of it's best companies all over the world. McDonalds. Burger King. KFC. Pizza Hut. Dunkin Donuts. It is Europe that came up with the internet and Microsoft is based there.
It is Europe that is the policeman of the world. Europe does not have to go in to fix things but they do because no one else will. It is Europe that took on Iraq twice. It is Europe that took on tyrants in Libya, Panama, Haiti, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, & Bosnia.
About the only thing the U.S is leading is more & more socialistic programs.
Sincerely,
a Veteran of a 1000 psychic wars.
YES!!! JWF YES!!!! But we MUST apologize for so doing!
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 16:59 ET by Cape ConservativeIt is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
nonsense
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 06:36 ET by frannyI'm more interested in seeing Biden's daughter snorting coke. It's funny how they covered this up. Remember the firestorm on all the major networks when Bush's daughters were caught with a couple beers? Just imagine Couric if this was one of Palin's kids.
Loser: Anyone who appears on the Tyra Banks show
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 07:19 ET by JohnMcGrewI'm sorry, but by definition, anyone who resorts to the appearing on the Tyra Banks show for media attention to tell their woes is a complete loser.
I'm convinced that any exposure to that woman causes an instantaneous loss of 10% of your IQ. That the AP picked up on that is telling enough.
I fear it is the old $$$$ once again - I hope he soon learns
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 17:06 ET by Cape Conservativethat he is being USED by those who wish to hurt Sarah Palin and will STOP AT NOTHING to do so! The msm will never be satisfied - they are like a pit bull - they will NEVER loosen their grip!
He should be aware that his child will one day learn of these statements - too bad he can't just get back out to the oil fields and GROW UP! He should try earning his living the honest way instead of becoming the next Octomom piece of trash.
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Between the lines
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 07:36 ET by ledurchiThe AP's unwritten I-Told-You-So would be that everyone would have been better off if they had murdered the baby in the womb. Now, there is a forced relationship only because Gov. Palin and her daughter selfishly choose not to slaughter the child.
Why is he a punk Warner
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:10 ET by shawn228I am not disagreeing that Bristol should be left alone, but why are you referring to Levi as a punk?
He wants to spend more time with his daughter and he is frustrated.
He had my vote
Because you have to question the motives...
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:14 ET by JohnMcGrew...of anyone who'd appear on the Tyra Banks show to make their point. Did Jerry Springer turn him down?
... don't have kids do you.
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:22 ET by Warner Todd Huston... don't have kids do you, Shawn.
I do Warner
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:26 ET by shawn228....and I know how I would feel, if someone kept me from seeing her. I would get very frustrated and if going on a talk show is going to help me make my case, then so be it.
He had my vote
I guess you are the sort of
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:33 ET by Warner Todd HustonI guess you are the sort of overindulgent, permissive parent that lets your kids to do whatever they like. If you don't see Levi for the punk he is... well, I feel a bit afraid for your kids.
I do have to say, I feel sorry for the Palin family with this mess. It's not an easy situation, for sure. But, getting all soft on this useless, punk kid won't help anyone, ESPECIALLY the baby.
Were I in Palin's shoes I'd have told the twerp to get lost and not to come back until he's made a man of himself. I don't give a crap HOW he "feels."
He obviously didn't care how anyone ELSE "feels."
Come on Warner
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:47 ET by shawn228How does the fact that I symphathize with Levi make me a overidulgent parent? I know your style and you like to get a rise out of people, but thats kind of a reaching statement.
"Were I in Palin's shoes I'd have told the twerp to get lost and not to
come back until he's made a man of himself. I don't give a crap HOW he
"feels."
Totally disagree with this also, the last thing the Palins need is more publicity with a lawsuit, or court appointed visits.
He had my vote
... OK, then how about Todd
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:55 ET by Warner Todd Huston... OK, then how about Todd Palin beats the punk to a pulp and leaves him somewhere in the woods north of Juneau with no shoes?
lol Warner
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:01 ET by shawn228Assault charges would not be the best publicity either :-)
He had my vote
... maybe Todd could
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:23 ET by Warner Todd Huston... maybe Todd could secretly hire his sister to do it. She seems like a tough customer.
For the right price and a round trip ticket to beeeautiful Alaska, I'd do it.
I don't know Warner
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:09 ET by shawn228"For the right price and a round trip ticket to beeeautiful Alaska, I'd do it."
Levi does not look like a 99 pound weakling. He is younger and faster and slimmer than you are, ya sure you can take him?
He had my vote
'Course I can. I would have
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:12 ET by Warner Todd Huston'Course I can. I would have the element of surprise. Like a ninja... or a secret agent. He'd never suspect that the 20 pounds overweight, nearly 50-year-old guy could git 'er done like that. Next thing he knows, POW he's sleeping like a baby and stranded in the middle of the tundra with no shoes.
Warner... Are you off
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 18:04 ET by JerWarner...
Are you off your meds again? They'e the blue pills, on the left side of the medicine cabinet. Take one, and then...take another one. ;-)
Jer
Jer, mind your own
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:04 ET by bretzysdudeJer, mind your own business. Since you know where his meds are, you must be stalking him.
Mind your business, clueless...
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 22:18 ET by JerMind your business, clueless...Warner knows I'm just kidding around with him. I thought his post was hilarious.
Jer
But... you are a clueless human being jer... a moron to be
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 22:32 ET by pahuberprecise.
Shawn
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:13 ET by Free StinkerI'd sic Blonde, Chose, or Candance on Levi, and they would make quick work of that guy . . .
~I'm here, Huckleberry
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 11:07 ET by choselife3xI got a whuppin' in one hand and a b-slappin' in the other. Let me at that punk. I'll throw his momma in fer free.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
hmmm
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 11:10 ET by shawn228lol free, Sorry don't give me any ideas......oink :-)
He had my vote
Um, what? FAIL.
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:06 ET by bretzysdudeUm, what?
FAIL.
I'm sure the thought has
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:11 ET by SeashellI'm sure the thought has crossed his mind.
uhem, shawn228, speaking of reaching...
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 19:05 ET by pahuber"but thats kind of a reaching statement"
Like the post where you used a straw man on me and did not keep the context?
POT KETTLE BLACK
Try reason.
Pahuber
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:11 ET by shawn228Warner went with an assumption of what kind of parent I am from my opinion of Levi, I said that was a reaching statement
Your example is me saying that NB respects other peoples POV without namecalling, that is hardly the same.
Now I'm not sure if you were neglected as a child and want get popular with the other kids by picking on the unpopular kids, but you obviously want attention.
Like I said before, welcome to Newsbusters, to each their own.
He had my vote
shawn228 you set up a strawman, laid out the "rules" by which we
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 21:18 ET by pahuberare supposed to adhere to & then broke your own rules. I know you do not want to understand this, but since your were defending your friend bal from goondom then I doubt anything could reach you.
Again, yes I used the word moron when finishing a comment to bal. It was also used with precision accuracy.
I suppose you wish I used the word genius?
Anyhow, you are similar to bal in many ways. Dwell on that nugget ;)
"Now I'm not sure if you were neglected as a child and want get popular
with the other kids by picking on the unpopular kids, but you obviously
want attention"
Uh, yeah... i'm a bully wanting to get popular... how did you find me out!...or maybe my threshold for BS is a lot lower than yours? huh? uh could that be it... possibly?
shawn, the first rule of not being a hypochrite is following your own advice.
Oh, BTW, next time it might not help your cause to create strawmen arguments with others and expect this to stick.
Perhaps, if you quit thinking of yourself as a savior to the supposed and imagined weak on this site you could stop donning the cape and try using logic?
Of course he's got to be a reject
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:40 ET by nwahs"I guess you are the sort of overindulgent, permissive parent that lets
your kids to do whatever they like. If you don't see Levi for the punk
he is... well, I feel a bit afraid for your kids."
Yea, he's got to be something terrible - how else could he possibly disagree with you? (eyes rolling)
Punk kid or not, Levi will be the baby's father for the the rest of the baby's life. I see no plus in hindering Levi from starting a relationship with the child as soon as possible. I sure hope you're not one of those girly men who think a father figure isn't important :)I'm guessing you started fatherhood, er perfect? Levi is probably immature, but if he's not dangerous to the child, a relationship should be encouraged - in the log run it will help the child.
And the operator says forty cents more for the next three minutes
~Shawn
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:31 ET by choselife3xHe'd have more time to spend with the baby if he weren't running around taking money to complain about how he doesn't get enough time with the baby.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Going on TV might not be
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:37 ET by motherbeltGoing on TV might not be the best idea, but that doesn't take away from time he would spend with the baby.
Besides, where does he say that he doesn't get enough time with the baby? I must have missed that.
I did see him in another interview where he said that the Palins were all very nice about letting him come to see the baby any time he wanted.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
~MB
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:01 ET by choselife3xI was responding to shawn's wording..
He wants to spend more time with his daughter and he is frustrated.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
He'd have more time to
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:10 ET by motherbeltHe'd have more time to spend with the baby if he weren't running around
taking money to complain about how he doesn't get enough time with the
baby.
You did say he'd have more time with his son if he weren't going on TV etc, didn't you?
Do you have any evidence that he is putting TV and interview time ahead of spending time with his son? Is it an either/or thing? Does the one preclude the other?
Frankly, I think it is crass of him to go on Tyra Banks, but I fail to see how that translates to spending less time with his son.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
~?
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 11:56 ET by choselife3xTime he's spending going to and participating in a TV show is time he's not spending in the same room/city/state his son is in.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Chose
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:01 ET by shawn228I first want to say clarify that I completely disagree with QueenMum, but remember when she said you were neglecting your children with your time online?.
but this is the same thing, taking time to go on talk show takes a few days vs a couple of hours each day online.
I do not believe either takes time away from your child.
He had my vote
~Cue theme from Jaws
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:10 ET by choselife3xGet out of the water, shawn!!!! For the love of Obama, man....GET OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!!
Shawn, my children are neither out of my sight nor hearing, at ANY time. Making a few comments online in between completing household tasks, making meals, and reading books is a tad different from leaving the state to complain about not getting to take the baby out alone.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Jaws was one of my favorite movies
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:16 ET by shawn228Levi's child does not even live with him and going on a talk show for few days to reap the rewards of seeing his son more often if that is his intent, does not mean neglecting time with is child.
He had my vote
~If he wants it that much
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:28 ET by choselife3xHe could try not embarassing his child's mother and alienating her family. He could also try growing up enough to be a responsible husband and father. You don't mature by avoiding opportunities to be responsible.
The child not living with him is his own choice. If he really wanted to be a man and father he'd have sucked it up and made the sacrifices and done the work to provide for his family.
And I will refrain at his point from using your own tactic against you by asking why you're here instead of playing with your child.
I'm rocking my baby and watching the girls play with their grandmother on the swingset, just so you know.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
" And I will refrain at his
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:35 ET by shawn228" And I will refrain at his point from using your own tactic against you
by asking why you're here instead of playing with your child."
You did read when I said I completely disagree with what QueenMum said right chose? I would never say or imply you neglect your children
You know me better than that come on.
edit,
Perhaps he is getting frustrated with the limited time he gets to spend with his child, so he felt going public was the only way.
Regardless neither one of us has seen the interview yet, so I am interested in what he has to say.
He had my vote
~Shawn
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:37 ET by choselife3xYou're married, think about it. If another woman royally insulted your wife, and you trotted the insult out to try to use it to make a point, how well would that go over?
*cue theme from Jaws...again*
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Point taken
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:42 ET by shawn228Your right, she would not be very happy. Perhaps I could have used another example. I'm sorry.
He had my vote
~:-)
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:47 ET by choselife3xAll is forgiven, you may swim to shore in safety.
*dorsal fin knifes through the water away from shawn as he flounders haplessly in the surf*
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
chose
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 13:14 ET by shawn228Come to think of it, she would have taken away something physical that I crave every night.
Please get your mind of out of the gutter :-)
I like to get my head scratched.
Yes the one on top of my shoulders.
He had my vote
~Nothing like a good
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 13:22 ET by choselife3xScalp massage.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Time he's spending going to
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 18:03 ET by motherbeltTime he's spending going to and participating in a TV show is time he's not spending in the same room/city/state his son is in.
Is he supposed to do nothing but spend time with his son?
Would it be OK for him to be just in the same city and state, or would he have to be in the same room?
Time that you spend on the computer discussing stuff at Newsbusters is time you are not spending with your children. Have you ever gone out to dinner without your children? Spent a day shopping and left them home with Dad?
Does that make you a neglectful mother, or are you allowed to do other things too?
You are really stretching a point, I think because you made a knee-jerk comment about how he spends his time, and now have to defend it.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
~?
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 18:54 ET by choselife3xTime that you spend on the computer discussing stuff at Newsbusters is time you are not spending with your children.
One of them is in my lap right now, and the other two are splashing in a bubble bath while my husband watches. Your point?
Have you ever gone out to dinner without your children?
Twice, most recent was 2 years 5 months ago. And technically, it was 'child' then.
Spent a day shopping and left them home with Dad?
I wish.
Does that make you a neglectful mother, or are you allowed to do other things too?
Actually, I stay home with them, grow all our own veggies, and run a business from home. So yes, I do other things.
You are really stretching a point, I think because you made a knee-jerk
comment about how he spends his time, and now have to defend it
Wow, so "Time he's spending on a TV show is time he's not spending with his son" is a 'knee-jerk' comment that I 'have to defend'?
It seems like a fairly obvious observation on proximity. What is with the hostility?
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
I'm sorry that you saw my
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:21 ET by motherbeltI'm sorry that you saw my comment as hostile.
I wasn't accusing you of neglecting your children. Why are you so defensive?
My examples using you were meant to show that even though you might do other things, such as going out to dinner, etc, your children were not being neglected.
Are you saying that parents should not do anything that takes time away from their children?
If you've never had a day out shopping by yourself, or gone out to dinner with your husband, that's your own choice. It doesn't automatically make you a better parent than someone else.
Parents do other things besides interact with their children, even when they are at home, which you have made obvious by listing your activities.
My point was that it might be a poor decision to go on TV, but not for the reason that the time would otherwise be spent with his son, which is what you implied. It's not an either/or thing.
And you don't think linking to that photo was a tad hostile?
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
~I thought the photo
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:53 ET by choselife3xWas hilarious. I was literally drinking coffee the first time I saw it and I almost choked.
All I said was that if Levi is on a talk show, he's not with his child. This was said in response to shawn saying that Levi was going on the show because he was frustrated about not getting enough time with his child. I was pointing out the obvious fallacy in that statement.
You jumped in, grabbed the molehill and slapped a bunch of crap on it to make a mountain. If you want to sit on it fanning the flies away that's fine by me. I've got other things to do.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Yes, I knew what your point
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 06:22 ET by motherbeltYes, I knew what your point was; I simply disagreed with your implication that any time spent away from one's children is not with one's children, and therefore bad.
I apologize for saying that even if you take some time away from your children, that doesn't make you a neglectful mother.
Stay classy!
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
~That wasn't my implication
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:02 ET by choselife3xIt was your off-the-wall inference.
Stay pleasant!
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
For someone who has "other
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:09 ET by motherbeltFor someone who has "other things to do" you sure are spending a lot of time on this!
They might say "Wow, that sucks!"
But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes
~Motherbelt
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:18 ET by choselife3xHovers vulture-like over the old thread and swoops eagerly down to gobble the bait!
Careful everyone, don't move! Vultures regurgitate when startled.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
I'm not the one who said
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:36 ET by motherbeltI'm not the one who said she had better things to do....
That was just "bait?"
And your metaphors are really getting old.
Try responding without insulting, OK?
No, don't bother. That's too much to ask.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes
~MB
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 07:55 ET by choselife3xStill fanning flies, I see. I don't know why you are trying so hard to pick a fight with me, I liked you just fine.
You jumped in here to draw wild conclusions from something I said to Shawn and you wouldn't quit trying to get meat off that bone. Now you're surprised I rapped you with it?
I saw you were trying to slide the last word in and I let you know I saw you. Now you want to be all "I'm not the one who.."
Jeez, MB. I don't know what your problem is, but you really lowered yourself here trying to manufacture a squabble out of thin air. I tried to keep it civil (look back at my first two replies to you), but you kept upping the ante. You should have known you wouldn't like the result. Enjoy your pile of crap.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Ya know what I think is
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 08:08 ET by Warner Todd HustonYa know what I think is funny about you, Chosestrife3X?
The fact that you are scolding people for making a big deal about something as you repeatedly come here to make a big deal about something.
Hypocrite much, or do you just play one on the Internet tubes?
Sorry, Warner.... that was kinda a cheap shot...
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 22:36 ET by pahuberdid I miss something?
Maybe you missed that I
Mon, 04/06/2009 - 03:12 ET by Warner Todd HustonMaybe you missed that I wasn't replying to you?
No I know you were not replying to me.
Mon, 04/06/2009 - 10:39 ET by pahuberI guess I was wondering why you thought she was causing strife...
when I read her articles she usually makes sense and I guess I missed something.
Just my two cents... but I do enjoy reading your columns and have loved Newsbusters since discovering it.
pahuber
Chose
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:54 ET by shawn228Sorry but I was under the impression that most people are not paid to go on the Tyra Banks show.
Levi has had his life turned upside down the past year. He has denied interview after interview with people bigger than Tyra Banks.
He is trying to make this case to get more time with his child.
On a side note, what I find interesting is I heard Levi say that he was pretty sure that Sarah Palin knew they were having sex, more interesting because she is a huge advocate for abstinence only. but I won't know until the full interview airs.
He had my vote
~Shawn
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:05 ET by choselife3xI don't know anything about the TB show, but I do know it's tacky as hayull to go on one and complain about your Baby's mama and her family. He's a punk who's lucky Todd hasn't beat sense into his sorry @ss.
(mommy of two daughters speaking here)
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
I heard Levi say that he
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:14 ET by motherbeltI heard Levi say that he was pretty sure that Sarah Palin knew they were having sex
And if Sarah Palin did know (or have strong suspicions) that they were having sex, what was she supposed to do, chain Bristol to her bedpost? Handuff her to a chaperone?
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Maybe review that abstinence
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 19:45 ET by balboaMaybe review that abstinence information?
Bal, da troll is baaaaaaack!!!!!!!!!
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:03 ET by pahuber"Maybe review that abstinence information?"
Woooow, what a great pearl of wisdom you are dispensed with that zinger.
Right up there with the one yesterday where you state in your one sentence post:
"Perhaps the conservative is hypocritical because of his stance on drug abusers."
To wit you did not reply to me when questioned on this gem. Heres another chance, but I doubt you'll bite:
pahuber: "Please explain the conservative 'stance on drug abusers'"
Sure, you're no troll...lol
pahuber
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:21 ET by balboaShoo, fly.
I am not letting you off TROLL
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:27 ET by pahuberExplain & answer the question concering yesterdays very moronic comment you made. C'mon, others wanted you to back up your comments, as well!
Please, amaze us.
Bal the TROLL ~I am not letting you off TROLL
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:29 ET by pahuberExplain & answer the question concerning yesterdays very moronic comment you made (the one I reposted here). C'mon, others wanted you to back up your comments, as well!
Please, amaze us.
The server seems to be slow tonight... the 3 same postings were
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:53 ET by pahuberunintentional.
bal, if you going to post then at least defend your comments.
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:33 ET by pahuberLest you prove my point that you are indeed just a troll.
Explain & answer the question concerning yesterdays very moronic comment you made (the one I reposted). C'mon, others wanted you to back up your comments, as well!
Please, amaze us.
Oh, please, Bal...
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:28 ET by motherbeltYou know very well that parents can teach their kids values, and talk until they are blue in the face, but the kids will make their own decisions. There was no way to actually prevent Bristol from having sex, short of imprisoning her.
But you have to get in what you consider your "zinger."
Oh, yeah, you knocked me back on my heels!
Do you feel better now?
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Wasn't trying to knock
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:40 ET by balboaWasn't trying to knock anyone back on anything, mb. Guess it was funnier in my mind. :-)
bal kent hep it... he kent even dialogue other than snippets.
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:48 ET by pahuberHe thinks John Stewart is also funny... like "get the F out funny."
"Guess it was funnier in my mind. :-)"
Yeah, in your mind...
Que twilight zone theme music.
Answer the questions bal :)
Bal, you've deliberately
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 08:25 ET by motherbeltBal, you've deliberately cultivated a reputation for snarky comments and coming in on the other side of an argument, and then you wonder why no one recognizes when your comment is "tongue-in-cheek" or you're just joking.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes
I fully admit that, and I
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 17:28 ET by balboaI fully admit that, and I was being snarky.
so you admit
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 17:32 ET by botgbeing an intentional d***?
;^ )
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend,------------inside a dog it's too dark to read" ---Groucho
Well, I don't know if I'd go
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 17:42 ET by balboaWell, I don't know if I'd go THAT far, but I'm sure others would. :-)
bal
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 18:17 ET by botgjust giving you a reminder on how you may be perceived. Now would you rather have a chance to convince people or be snarky?
"Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend,------------inside a dog it's too dark to read" ---Groucho
shawn228 remember this nugget you sent me this afternoon?
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:11 ET by pahuberIn refering to me you stated:
"He likes to talk about flatulence, so maybe the heat he likes is when he lights a match and farts on it"
I just wanted to thank you for your most coherent comments that I have read from you to date. I know you struggled neah suffered long and hard to work through the thought processes of your own logic to develop this masterpiece of wisdom! lol
I Just wanted you to know your hard work has not gone unappreciated and I look forward to more comments from you on any topic. Again, fair wind and following seas for a job WELL DONE!
Sincerely,
pahuber
First thing, remember that his son is going to see him
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:54 ET by thebutlerdiditgiving this interview, someday. Discussing how his birth came to be, in such a tacky way. Cracking on his mom and grandmother. That is number one. Number two, he wants to see the kid more? Try getting a job, and paying some child support. Everyone knows here that I am intimately familiar with teens and pregnancy. My son in law knows I would kick his a$$ over the moon if he ever did anything that made me mad. Grandmothers don't put up with no horse shirt. Luckily, my s-i-l is a good guy, they have been married 3 yrs, and he takes care of my daughter and the two kids to the best of his ability, and yes, he is sometimes immature. Big surprise, as he just turned 20. I imagine that Levi's great dope dealing mom got this brillant idea. No wonder the Palin's don't want him around. I just hope for the baby's sake that Bristol is brighter than she comes across, because with those dimwattage genes from the Johnstons, this baby may be in trouble. Levi is a cute kid, I see the attraction, one of those popular boys in school, the Al Bundy type, who ends up being a washed up loser. For the poor kid's sake, I hope not, and also hope when Bristol's big brother comes back from war, he takes Dear Levi out and teaches him how to treat his sister, and all girls, in the future.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
shawn, picky I know, but
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:31 ET by motherbeltshawn, picky I know, but it's his son, not his daughter.
I don't think he's a punk. I think he is just an 18-year-old, with all the maturity and immaturity that entails. I agree with you that Warner may have been a tad hard on the lad....
Peace, Warner!!!! LOL
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
MB-see my rant above
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:00 ET by thebutlerdiditI guess cause I just lived it, and also because I married a jerk the first time around, way too early, and was dumb enough to have kids with him, I don't cut them any slack. I think anyone who makes a baby, needs to grow the hell up, quickly. As for being a punk, I think so. He described himself on Facebook as a hell-raising, f'ing redneck. I think Levi KNOWS what he is. LOL. Plus, no way would my grandkids go to Granny Feel Good Johnston's house. Over my dead body. Hopefully, Bristol will buy a clue, and get smarter, get educated, take care of her baby, and move on. She should also hit Levi up for as much $$ as she can get from his Tyra appearance.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
MSNBC just aired a bit of
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 08:50 ET by SeashellMSNBC just aired a bit of the Tyra show with Levi and he did kind of
come off as a punk IMO. They also aired a statement by Palin in which
she said that she was just sorry that Levi and his family were seeking
fortune, fame.......instead of thinking of what is best for the
child. I tend to agree with her.
Politico's Ben Smith on Gov. Palin
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 09:29 ET by IcarusSmith appears to fault the staff of Gov. Sarah Palin, R-AK, herself for directing Palin toward tabloid news instead of more serious news. As evidence for this, Smith notes that Palin declined comment on the Iowa Supreme Court's marriage ruling, but took time out to criticize her daughter's ex-fiance.
Source:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0409/Palins_exposure.html
Biden's daughter & Cocaine? She was setup!
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:03 ET by Free StinkerBiden's daughter & Cocaine? She was setup! (so says the MSM)
But we should pay attention to Palin's kids! (so says the MSM)
Funny how the 2008 campaign is over but they keep taking swipes at Palin. This BS is right out of "Rules for Radicals".
How much more evidence do we need that Sarah will clobber any Dem in 2012 ? Why else would teh MSM put effort into attacking her in 2009 ?
True, I just gave a long explanation on my feelings
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 10:17 ET by thebutlerdiditon the Bristol/Levi situation, only because the media keeps dragging it out. As for Biden's daughter, I don't care what she does, nor hold Biden accountable for it, any more than I do Palin accountable for Bristol. I don't know whether the Biden girl snorts coke, or not, that would be a legal matter, but what is fair for one, should be fair for another. IOW, shut up MSM about all family members of politicians.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
So, if Levi is a punk(and
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 11:52 ET by ckc1227So, if Levi is a punk(and I'm not saying he isn't), what does that make Bristol? Last I heard she consented to this casual conception with a jobless, high school dropout, also without regard to her boyfriend's future or family.
Interesting side note(or maybe not)....Their baby and I share the same birthday, December 27.
~Immature and foolish
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 11:54 ET by choselife3xThat high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
cl3x
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 11:58 ET by thebutlerdiditExactly! As I said above, she doesn't seem to be the brightest bulb on the christmas tree, but she just may be shy and not a very good public speaker. However, I give her good marks for having the baby, and for taking care of it. He seems destined to stay white trash, and judging from his mom, he doesn't know much of anything else.
All a Democrat needs is the upper-story window of public attention and the chamber pot of rhetoric. How else to explain the rise of Joe Biden? P.J. O' Rourke
~It's a pity
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 12:04 ET by choselife3xI hope Bristol finds a good man when she grows up. She's learning a bitter lesson in judgement. Reality is a b!tch when it sinks in like that.
I think she'll be much more discriminating from here on out.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Agree, chose. Hopefully this has been a 'character-building'
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 17:22 ET by Cape Conservativeexercise and she will come out the better for it! It hurts to have to watch it all play out in public - however, what more can we expect from the biased liberal msm!
We can all recall how those very same BIASED LIBERAL organizations let a PRESIDENTIAL candidate, John Edwards, an educated, supposedly mature individual, skate with nothing more than a sentence or two of his infidelity and child out of wedlock story. But let's focus on these teens!!!
BIASED??????????????????
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
~Yeah
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 17:29 ET by choselife3xPoor girl, what a rude awakening. Having a baby is stressful enough without everything else that's happened. I'm glad she has such a great family to support her.
As for the media, what goes around comes around! Too bad about all those news ratings swirling the drain and the Times about to go bankrupt, huh? :-)
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
this is not news
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:07 ET by katainkentThis would have been beneath the AP years ago. Should have been, anyway. It shouldn't even be gossip in the family. Yet here it all is. I did not like it when Palin's daughter did the talk show thing - and I think this boy is just as irresponsible to do so. I have no detailed knowledge of these people (nor do I want to) so I don't know why this young man should be labeled 'punk' but it seems unkind. (edited for grammar - *sigh*)
So much for the Good Parenting Theory
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 19:58 ET by PopularTechTaken out by Tyra Banks too? I had no idea a train wreck could be this bad.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
~PT, for once we agree
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:03 ET by choselife3xLevi's mother and father are lousy parents.
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
I was not talking about Levi's Parents
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 20:33 ET by PopularTechoh snap.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is Not Pollution
~oh snap.
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 21:00 ET by choselife3xHahahahaha..that is so gay.
All together now....."Not that there's anything wrong with that!"
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
While I do think this
Sat, 04/04/2009 - 22:11 ET by SvenWhile I do think this reporting of Palin's daughter's Ex is helping to skirt attention away from Obama's G20 trip, there is another reason it's happening and will continue to happen:
The Dems and the MSM are scared Shi-less that Palin is going to run for the presidency in 2012. She has some sort of pac currently.
The left is scared because they saw how the conservative base responded to her...EXCITEMENT!! And they simply can't have this! These attacks on Palin (and family) will only get worse.
But take heart; the more these malcontents attack her, the more they'll solidify the GOP (this does NOT include Moderates and RINOS!!)!
Bring it on Statists...I smell your fear!
Preach it bro! Beware of the trolls & libs on this site tho'
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 00:06 ET by pahuberKeep it comin' on & keep the fire burnin' :)
pahuber
Sarah Palin's daughter's
Sun, 04/05/2009 - 18:03 ET by RR GOPSarah Palin's daughter's sex life provides valuable insight into Governor Palin's political worthiness.
On the other hand, Dear Leader's troubling radical associations and nonexistent life history/documentation, scandals, ACORN, etc. has nothing to do with saving America...as only He can.
I get it.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).