Morality is not determined by the church you attend nor the faith you embrace. It is determined by the quality of your character and the positive impact you have on those you meet along your journey
Oh man, I didn't think that coming here would get me spoiled for the pairs figure skating (Huffinton Post headline below). Guess I'll be staying away from here till after the Olympics.
Looks like she responded to the "Family Guy" episode through BRISTOL.
New FB post from Bristol via Sarah:
People are asking me to comment on yesterday’s Fox show that felt like another kick in the gut. Bristol was one who asked what I thought of the show that mocked her baby brother, Trig (and/or others with special needs), in an episode yesterday. Instead of answering, I asked her what she thought. Here is her conscientious reply, which is a much more restrained and gracious statement than I want to make about an issue that begs the question, “when is enough, enough?”:
“When you’re the son or daughter of a public figure, you have to develop thick skin. My siblings and I all have that, but insults directed at our youngest brother hurt too much for us to remain silent. People with special needs face challenges that many of us will never confront, and yet they are some of the kindest and most loving people you’ll ever meet. Their lives are difficult enough as it is, so why would anyone want to make their lives more difficult by mocking them? As a culture, shouldn’t we be more compassionate to innocent people – especially those who are less fortunate? Shouldn’t we be willing to say that some things just are not funny? Are there any limits to what some people will do or say in regards to my little brother or others in the special needs community? If the writers of a particularly pathetic cartoon show thought they were being clever in mocking my brother and my family yesterday, they failed. All they proved is that they’re heartless jerks. - Bristol Palin”
Question, what is it like to be the son or daughter of a public id!ot? You must really have to develop super thick skin. I'm sure you can overlook Sarah being your mom when you are behind the wheel of a brand new Cadillac Escalade.
Where was Bristol's comment when rush was ranting? Oh, mama said that was satire. Many years ago my brother and his wife bore a special needs child. My sister-in-law stayed home and cared for her child until he passed at the age of 27. If she were alive today she would be outraged at the way palin is using this child, regardless of who the real birth mother is.
Look at the comments regarding George Lopez's choice words on Sarah - it's seething racism and cultural slurs. Nasty.
They don't help their argument that comedian's (or anyone for that matter) shouldn't use name calling to make legitimate criticism of an action or a person.
It took me too long to realize the turmoil is racist fear. I naively believed by electing President Obama, we'd actually made more progress than we have. The Tea Baggers demonstrate the reality of too many in the U.S. One step at a time, no giant leaps, I guess.
Thanks Gryph, I did not know KO was on last night when I was writing to you on this same subject. I either ran out of space, or I was cut off. The suject is very painful to discuss, therefore I am grateful that KO did it for me. You see we actually have to live with this hate that has been unleashed by that woman.
Gryphen, take another look at your title??? Perhaps there is a letter missing in your 5th word??
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your blog and all the good things you put in it. Thanks
Oh man, I didn't think that coming here would get me spoiled for the pairs figure skating (Huffinton Post headline below). Guess I'll be staying away from here till after the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anonymous, fixed it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like she responded to the "Family Guy" episode through BRISTOL.
ReplyDeleteNew FB post from Bristol via Sarah:
People are asking me to comment on yesterday’s Fox show that felt like another kick in the gut. Bristol was one who asked what I thought of the show that mocked her baby brother, Trig (and/or others with special needs), in an episode yesterday. Instead of answering, I asked her what she thought. Here is her conscientious reply, which is a much more restrained and gracious statement than I want to make about an issue that begs the question, “when is enough, enough?”:
“When you’re the son or daughter of a public figure, you have to develop thick skin. My siblings and I all have that, but insults directed at our youngest brother hurt too much for us to remain silent. People with special needs face challenges that many of us will never confront, and yet they are some of the kindest and most loving people you’ll ever meet. Their lives are difficult enough as it is, so why would anyone want to make their lives more difficult by mocking them? As a culture, shouldn’t we be more compassionate to innocent people – especially those who are less fortunate? Shouldn’t we be willing to say that some things just are not funny? Are there any limits to what some people will do or say in regards to my little brother or others in the special needs community? If the writers of a particularly pathetic cartoon show thought they were being clever in mocking my brother and my family yesterday, they failed. All they proved is that they’re heartless jerks. - Bristol Palin”
- Sarah Palin
http://www.facebook.com/notes/sarah-palin/fox-hollywood-what-a-disappointment/305122263434
Got this from the Sea of Urine.
Oh yeah and her Facebook post is titled:
ReplyDeleteSarah Palin:Fox Hollywood - What a Disappointment.
Man, she is a piece of work.
Question, what is it like to be the son or daughter of a
ReplyDeletepublic id!ot? You must really have to develop super thick skin. I'm sure you can overlook Sarah being your mom when you are behind the wheel of a brand new Cadillac Escalade.
Where was Bristol's comment when rush was ranting? Oh, mama said that was satire. Many years ago my brother and his wife bore a special needs child. My sister-in-law stayed home and cared for her child until he passed at the age of 27. If she were alive today she would be outraged at the way palin is using this child, regardless of who the real birth mother is.
ReplyDeleteWhat if SP had adopted a special needs biracial child? Would the crowds have been so fawning? Would he/she be iconic?
ReplyDeleteKO did well, but the people who need to hear this never will.
Look at the comments regarding George Lopez's choice words on Sarah - it's seething racism and cultural slurs. Nasty.
ReplyDeleteThey don't help their argument that comedian's (or anyone for that matter) shouldn't use name calling to make legitimate criticism of an action or a person.
It took me too long to realize the turmoil is racist fear. I naively believed by electing President Obama, we'd actually made more progress than we have. The Tea Baggers demonstrate the reality of too many in the U.S. One step at a time, no giant leaps, I guess.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gryph, I did not know KO was on last night when I was writing to you on this same subject. I either ran out of space, or I was cut off. The suject is very painful to discuss, therefore I am grateful that KO did it for me. You see we actually have to live with this hate that has been unleashed by that woman.
ReplyDeleteOne of, if not his best comments.
ReplyDeleteIt takes a adult to have that kind of personal realization of deep seated failing, and then to do something about righting it.
Pres. Obama is like a steaming hot spa towel on the face of America. The racists ooze out like pimples.
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