Sunday, May 16, 2010

Mercede finally gets to give Tripp his giant chocolate Easter bunny.

Sadie, Sherry, and Levi were reunited with little Tripp yesterday for the first time since March 6th.

Here is the photo that Sadie sent me last night.



 I would have to put that in the "adorable" category.

I have no idea if the fact that Mercede spoke out on this blog had anything to do with this reunion or not, nor do I really care.  It is just nice that she and her family got to spend some time with the little guy and I hope that this is something that continues to happen more frequently in the future.

After all, EVERYBODY should put this baby's needs ahead of their own. 

55 comments:

  1. Anonymous3:17 AM

    I felt sorry for the Johnston Family in the beginning.

    However, it just boggles the mind that Levi has not taken that idiot, Bristol, to court to demand reasonable visitation, if not 50% custody.

    With 50% custody, there would be no child support in the ungodly amount he pays... each would be responsible for expenses in their own homes. Unique expenses would be shared.

    This has gone on long enough. If Levi wanted more visitation or custody, he sure hasn't outwardly done a damn thing to do so. And, if he has, then he hasn't fought hard enough, appealed, or whatever.

    The kid will be on Social Security before Levi gets off his ass and does something MEANINGFUL to see his son.

    Sorry... I think it's all just batshit crazy. Certainly any sane judge would allow more than one visit in over 2 months.

    Levi ISN'T TRYING HARD ENOUGH. And I don't give a shit who the Palins THINK they are. He is the boy's FATHER and has every right in the world to see his child. If he agreed with that statement, there wouldn't be this situation.

    No sympathy.

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  2. Anonymous3:23 AM

    Something smells here. Let's see, Sadie has not been allowed to see Tripp since March 6; She has been constantly complaining about not being able to ever see here niece; then Sadie speaks out on this blog and says in public for the first time that Trig was NOT Bristol's baby; a few days later, Sadie is allowed to see Tripp and give him his Easter presents and spend time with him, with photos and all.

    Too much of a coincidence for me; I smell a payoff, in the form of visitation rights, for Sadie to go public and lie about Babygate.

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  3. Anonymous4:42 AM

    This is ABSOLUTELY because of the posting on this blog. Good for you for providing the forum and good for them for having the courage to speak out! I hope they continue to do so. Bullies only stop bullying when you stand up to them! I'm hoping Levi pulls no punches when fighting for joint custody. Boys especially need a father and there is no excuse not to have joint custody if he wants to be involved. Great news!

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  4. Anonymous5:15 AM

    I highly doubt that the Johnstons getting to see Tripp is related to Anything other than Bristol needed a babysitter today.

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  5. Anonymous5:36 AM

    The Palins are terrified that the Johnstons will continue to speak out on this blog. Because as we all know by now, perception matters more to them than reality. They've been using TMZ to spin the child custody issue their way, so the Johnstons need to continue to use this blog to tell their side of the story. This was a peace offering to try and manipulate them into being quiet. Keep talking and fighting Johnstons, until Levi has joint custody!!!

    I no longer believe Bristol was Trig's mom even though SP did NOT give birth to him, however there were two interesting revelations in the Johnston blog that scared Bristol and her mom. First, the fact that Bristol and Levi planned the pregnancy. The Palins do NOT want that info in the MSM b/c it would mess up Bristol's "I made a mistake; no matter how careful you are you can still get pregnant" media tour. Second, Bristol and her mom clearly lied on the stand regarding secret service protection, and the Johnstons can confirm that.

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  6. So how does this affect $arah going to prison?

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  7. Anonymous6:07 AM

    PRIOR COMMENT: However, it just boggles the mind that Levi has not taken that idiot, Bristol, to court to demand reasonable visitation, if not 50% custody.

    RESPONSE: We don't know that he hasn't. As best I remember, Bristol took Levi to court for custody, and Levi filed responsive papers. We haven't heard anything more - and that could be a good thing. Do you really want the custody case played out in the media for Tripp's scrapbook? Further, it's likely that nothing is happening, that the next court date is in the future. Or perhaps the judge reconsidered the gag order and ruled the other way. Truth is, we just don't know.


    PRIOR COMMENT:With 50% custody, there would be no child support in the ungodly amount he pays... each would be responsible for expenses in their own homes. Unique expenses would be shared.

    RESPONSE: I'm not sure why it's an ungodly amount, but even assumingit is, 50-50 custody doesn't necessary mean no child support. I don't know about Alaska, but in my state 50-50 won't relieve you of support to the other parent. However - in my state it would require both parents to provide financial statements which may be worthwhile.

    Further, were I on the case, for reasons that may be totally unfair to Levi, there is no way I would order 50-50 time based on what we know. Do you really want an infant who hasn't seen his dad much to all of a sudden get 50% of his time. As I remember my child development, 18mos is a critical time for disrupting attachment, with possible serious consequences.

    I'm not saying things are fair. I'm saying we don't know enough to assume Levi isn't pursuing custody. We don't know why he has made the choices he has made. And he has not chosen to include us in his decision-making process - a very healthy decision on his part.

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  8. Anonymous6:10 AM

    PRIOR COMMENT: I'm hoping Levi pulls no punches when fighting for joint custody.

    RESPONSE: Holy Moly. Do you really want Tripp's mother, with whom he has bonded, to be villified for his scrapbook. I heard lots of people complaining about how Bristol is making Tripp's life difficult for the future with all the statements she is making that he may read some day. Why do you think it is okay for Levi to create a public scrapbook for Tripp, but not Bristol.

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  9. Anonymous6:10 AM

    I totally agree with the first two people who posted. Something does smell here, big time. There is something very, very odd about how this is all playing out.

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  10. Anonymous6:13 AM

    PRIOR COMMENT: Levi ISN'T TRYING HARD ENOUGH.

    RESPONSE: Just what do you know to know this is true? Are you aware of all the issues to be considered and how they balance out to make the right decision?

    Assuming what you say is true, do you think castigating a young man in public is likely to make him change his behavior and listen to you?
    In my experience, it's generally not been very effective, even if I'm the mom, and even it's in private, and even if I didn't yell, and even if I said it because I loved the kid.

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  11. 10catsinMD6:21 AM

    If the father demands, he probably will get joint custody. I remember my ex-soninlaw not being around for the first two plus years of his son's life and then forcing the joint issue. He got joint because my daughter wanted to have him spend time with the children. However, my grandson's screams are forever etched in my mind when he was forced to leave his mother for a negligent father. Children's needs and moods are often not recognized in joint when the sharing parent demands his due without considering the moods, health, and needs of the children.

    I don't think Levi and his family are anything like my exsil and his family. And I hope Levi and his family get to see Tripp as much as possible. Tripp seems to be well adjusted and never looks scared or insecure in any of the photos posted here.

    I think we need to stop criticizing Levi about his custody issue and let the lawyers work it out.

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  12. Anonymous6:56 AM

    If Rex can not get court to set reasonable amount of visitation time... Levi needs to get new lawyer.

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  13. Anonymous7:41 AM

    Whether there is or is not any connection between the Johnstons' finally getting a visit with Tripp and their participation on this blog seems kind of immaterial when I look at that heartwarming photo. I can't blame Sherry and Sadie for doing whatever they feel they must to be part of that little guy's life. He's their grandson/nephew. What is to us a very global issue is to them a very local and very personal one.

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  14. Anonymous7:46 AM

    Cute picture. I hope there is no underhanded attempt to harm Mercede for this picture of Bristol's possession.

    The last frontier is setting up a new low for children. It took years of hard work for the courts to get to improving fairness standards FOR CHILDREN born into custody issues. Now we have this new approach, more like a form of extortion. This is sad for all children and this country as a whole.

    It is superficial but lovely that Tripp has one quickie visit after two months. How heathy is that when the child needs a consistent routine? Why aren't Bristol and Levi in mediation and working out putting the child before self and learning how to partner together for him? Not one adult seems to get what matters for children.

    I don't like the message that the Republican "redneck" (Sarah's word and proud to be Valley trash) families are sending here. If they stay with once every two months Tripp will see the Johnstons six times a year. They are looking like caged animals now. Bristol allowed them out so the world thinks this is good and she partnering with Levi. Can you imagine if Levi was from another town and his father was not Keith Johnston? I am really sick of seeing how these people abuse children and have no consciousness. It is more disturbing then I have words for. Some example.

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  15. Anonymous7:51 AM

    It's just my suspicious mind at work, but when Mercede gave us a new story, Bristol & Levi were trying to conceive, I wondered why we never heard this version before. (Tyra Banks interview: Levi, did you use protection? All the time? Come on, Levi, all the time?)

    Let Mercede have that story. It is face saving for Tripp. When he is old enough to start figuring things out, he can either be an accident that nobody expected, or the result of two teen aged kids in love who wanted him. Let him have the second scenario.

    As far as Bristol not being the mother of present day Trig, let Mercede have that story too. It gave her access to visit with Tripp. However, we do not know who Ruffles, the little baby in the Triggy Bear pictures, is-- or what happened to him. Ruffles is not the Trig that we see today.

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  16. Anonymous7:56 AM

    Oh, come ON!

    If these are the months that are most critical to a child's development, then the courts would know this and would move FAR faster to resolve this issue than to wait until separation anxiety would be a problem. And BTW: It doesn't look like he's too traumatized being away from Bristol in this photo.

    It doesn't take 18 months to figure out a couple of teenagers and what is best for the baby. There are two parents, each with their own faults and positives. How many "issues" could there be? ONE. Visitation with his son.

    Bristol didn't take him to court for custody issues, she took him to court to get him to pay SUPPORT of almost $2K/month, IIRC. I'm an adult with a mortgage, vehicle, utilities, etc. and even I don't require that much. Yes, for an 18 month old, it's "ungodly". As far as I know, Levi isn't even EMPLOYED right now!

    As for Anonymous, who is so concerned about the "scrapbook", Bristol needs NO HELP from Levi in painting a lousy picture for her son. And, if he goes to court to tell the truth, his son will be PROUD of his dad.

    If he gets pissed at his mom, it'll be ALL HER FAULT. Screw the "bond" with his mother! He needs to develop one with his FATHER. NOW. During these "critical" months. For her to "not allow it" is to damage her son.

    POST: Do you really want an infant who hasn't seen his dad much to all of a sudden get 50% of his time.

    RESPONSE: ABSOLUTELY! Since he HASN'T seen him much, it's all the more reason to allow it. Levi, from all accounts, has been prepared since Tripp was born to have 50-50 custody.

    He just isn't getting off his ass and obtaining it or it would be DONE by now. At the very least, a court would allow more than one unsupervised visit in 2 months during the battle.

    If he can afford the support, he can afford a better lawyer.

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  18. Anonymous8:05 AM

    Glad they got the visit, but I wonder at what price.

    I agree with several posters here that something smells fishy. I am beginning to wonder Big Time if the Johnston's silence and "can't remember" stuff is BS just to get a few crumbs of visitation.

    I'm sorry for Levi and his family, but I am even more sad for the country - that no one is putting the good of the country first.

    The Palins are apt to just play the Johnstons along. If that's what they are willing to settle for, fine for them but that's foolish and short-sighted because at the first chance, the Palins will yank visitation away. How sad, how very sad to lack the guts to stand up to the disgusting Palin clan.

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  19. Anonymous8:11 AM

    what a sweet picture - Tripp is the spitting image of Levi.

    I have no doubt that SP religiously reads this blog and PG. Watching feedjit reveals visits from Wasilla, Juneau and Anchorage all day long.

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  20. Anonymous8:44 AM

    PRIOR: Why aren't Bristol and Levi in mediation and working out putting the child before self and learning how to partner together for him?

    RESPOSNE: How do you know they aren't? And please don't hold mediation out as some panacea that would necessarily do a good job if given a chance. I've seen some very good mediatio - and some very bad mediation.

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  21. Anonymous8:50 AM

    PRIOR COMMENT: If these are the months that are most critical to a child's development, then the courts would know this and would move FAR faster to resolve this issue than to wait until separation anxiety would be a problem.

    RESPOSNE: It happens all the time. Courts don't file petitions, they wait for the parents. Courts don't provide the evidence (such as developmental status of children), that's the job of hte parties. Some judges do consider it when making a decision (if it's beenput in evidence), some don't generally because of case law.

    Are you really under the impression that courts try to drag these things out. There's nothing a judge would like more than to get custody cases settled, presumably amiably. They can't always do what they want since they have lots of cases, rules of evidence, crowded court calendars, but I can't imagine a judge intentionally delaying making a decision (well, I can; I've seen it, but it's an exception. Judges really do care about the kids and don't wish to drag out custody. Jduges knows that once a decision is made things generally calm down, which they are all in favor of)

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  22. Anonymous8:51 AM

    PRIOR: It doesn't take 18 months to figure out a couple of teenagers and what is best for the baby.

    RESPONSE: The court hasn't taken 18 months - that's on Bristol and Levi. There may be good reason for some of their decisions that have resulted in 18 months passing, but it's not hte court's fault.

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  23. Anonymous8:53 AM

    PRIOR: Bristol didn't take him to court for custody issues, she took him to court to get him to pay SUPPORT of almost $2K/month, IIRC.

    RESPONSE: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20333462,00.html

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  24. Anonymous8:56 AM

    Let's look at the behavior of both Levi & Bristol:
    Levi has never spoken negatively about Bristol in public. He's shown remarkable restraint from where I sit. Possibly this is due to Butler's advise. There's
    enough information on this blog, 'gates' & on
    other sites whose primary focus isn't even the Palins
    but have in the course of their reporting exposed
    further 'uncomfortable' liabilities re them. Bristol,
    & Sarah too, when she's had the opportunity have
    publicly castigated Levi as if the thousands of dollars he's contributed to his son's support &
    his & Sherry's & Mercedes love for Tripp doesn't exist. The impression the Palins have been able to create in the public domaine is that Levi is trash & the Palins are 'quality.' Levi is far from a negligent father & Tripp looks delighted to be with the Johnstons. Any little tyke getting to spend half his time with that loving family would be lucky indeed! Fight for that little guy, Levi!

    Sharon TN

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  25. Anonymous8:56 AM

    PRIOR: As for Anonymous, who is so concerned about the "scrapbook", Bristol needs NO HELP from Levi in painting a lousy picture for her son. And, if he goes to court to tell the truth, his son will be PROUD of his dad.

    RESPONSE: We agree, Bristol doesn't need any help. Thus far, I don't think Levi has helped her much. The comment was in resposne to someone suggesting: I'm hoping Levi pulls no punches when fighting for joint custody.
    I'm hoping Levi does pull his punches and thinks about Tripp when he talks. This doesn't mean he shouldn't be strong, or lie. It just means it probably won't be necessary from a legal standpoint for him to villify Bristol - something he has refused to do so far. For that his son should be very proud of him.

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  26. Anonymous8:59 AM

    PRIOR: Screw the "bond" with his mother!

    RESPONSE: Really? I would never do that to a kid.


    PRIOR: He needs to develop one with his FATHER. NOW. During these "critical" months. For her to "not allow it" is to damage her son.

    RESPOSNE: again, we agree. I'm not sure why you are arguing with me about this. I didn't say Levi shouldn't have lots of good contact with his dad. I just said I wouldn't jump to 50-50 immediately. I agree with you, for her to interfere wtih the development of the father-son bond is damaging to her son.

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  27. Anonymous9:02 AM

    PRIOR: At the very least, a court would allow more than one unsupervised visit in 2 months during the battle.

    RESPOSNE: And we don't know what battle is going on. Is there a custody case pending that is dormant? why? under a gag order? withdrawn? We don't know. If there is no case in the courts as you suggested above, there is nothing for the court to approve.

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  28. Anonymous9:04 AM

    PRIOR POST: And BTW: It doesn't look like he's too traumatized being away from Bristol in this photo.

    RESPONSE: There's a huge differnce between a lovely visit, and equal number of overnights required for 50-50 without building up the contact.

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  29. Anon 5:36 re your post on lying on stand
    I'm gonna put two items up. First about Secret Service protection and second on yahoo account.

    Major Disruption
    Though respectful in his approach, Davies pressed Palin on just how much she and her family suffered as a result of the e-mail breach. He noted, for instance, that although the phone of Palin's then-pregnant daughter, Bristol Palin, was bombarded by phone calls from strangers while she was largely alone at home in Alaska, the family was under guard.

    "It was my understanding (Secret Service agents) would be on the property, not in the house (but) down the driveway," Palin conceded.


    I was surprised when I read the following:

    Yahoo Account Testimony
    Palin testified during cross-examination that she could not recall being warned to change her Yahoo! e-mail account. That differed from earlier testimony by a former Palin aide in Alaska, Frank Bailey, who set up the account at Palin’s request and said he had previously warned Palin to make changes because the password could be easily discovered.

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  30. Anonymous9:29 AM

    Put the Hag in prison!

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  31. j Unkie Track9:41 AM

    These are the best of times for old Trippers. After months of ignoring his basic needs for parental bonding they give him a moment at Disneyland. Kids learn early how to manipulate a situation like this, not that he will be successful. He is likely to grow up with seething anger beneath a charming smile. Another adorable little spoiled Wasilli boy.

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  32. Anonymous10:00 AM

    Sweet picture.

    A very important key has been opened this past week, in Mercedes post. Am assuming she disclosed that Levi and Bristol were supposed to get married, but as a young unmarried couple were still trying to conceive. If this is correct, this new key refutes many statements the Palins have made, and refutes all the virtuous christian couple image they tried to create for themselves. The kids were obviously sexually active, and making plans, according to Mercede.

    Bristol's Candie's Message, her abstinence messages she shared on Shows, magazine, a few interviews? (the message that she is abstinent and will always pause before she plays), contradict Mercede's claim they were trying to get pregnant. And Sarah's accounts include "Going Rogue" told of her shock when she found out about the pregnancy.

    Given SP's record on the truth, I'd say Mercede isn't lying. But, why isn't the MSM digging on this and reveal the contradictory hypocrisy
    to get the record straight. Magazine and abstinence foundation contracts and agreements were being made with the Palins based on them and Bristol being the victims of a one-time "oh-oh" pregnancy, while maybe the fact was that Bristol was possible planning a pregnancy without their knowledge and her mom and dad were too busy ramping up their great ambitions.

    Like some posters here, I agree that Johnston's don't seem to have any legal freedom to say anything, and let these tiny leaks out every once in a while.

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  33. Man up, Levi10:14 AM

    The Johnstons using this blog or others is just buying into the idiots game. The Johnstons, like anyone else, need to get to a place of strength and truth. Not more idiocy game playing that is destructive to the child. Is Dr. Cathy Baldwin-Johnson the only child expert in Alaska? Tripp is treated worse than a cockroach and we are watching it. Sadie is a nice kid and means well but what does she know about child rearing? Children are not just cute dolls that you only love to shop for and cuddle. She is the gushy teen aunt, not educated in early child development or disseminating good public exposure. If the Johnstons had a compelling true story that could work but this crap doesn't cut it.

    It is up to her big brother and no it is not easy. What is Levi trying to finagle with Bristol by not petitioning the court for a stable visitation schedule? Levi's friend summed it up pretty well in the beer pong article.

    "They're both so arrogant, they fight all the time," he revealed. "She'll freak out about something, and then he'll freak out about something and then they'll resolve it. He'll go and see the kid...they're [he and Bristol] not on the best of terms but they're getting along right now."

    Two arrogant kids experimenting with a baby during the most important years. Both kids are egocentric kids and jealous and wanting to be in control. They use the blogs or media. That is not mature and it is not loving Tripp that they are showing us.

    Gryphen, do you know of a child development specialist that can comment on how good this is? Levi is as thick in the head as it gets, not that he will listen, but people do not fall for this dodge. A child's well being is at stake. We all wish that there were lawyers that could work it out. Sorry that so much falls on Levi, but that is the way it goes. I rather he would have spent his money on a good child specialist to help argue his case with family law lawyers. He could have been a winner for putting Tripp's best interest first.

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  34. to PRIOR COMMENT:RESPONSE:10:29 AM

    @ 'Levi has not taken that idiot, Bristol, to court to demand reasonable visitation'

    We know what we are told. The Palins have the most resources to put out the info they want the public to know. Did court proceedings go secret in this case? I don't know.

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  35. Absolutely adorable! Thanks so much for sharing the photo with us, Mercede and Gryphen!

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  36. Anonymous11:11 AM

    ____ If these are the months that are most critical to a child's development, then the courts would know this and would move FAR faster to resolve this issue than to wait until separation anxiety would be a problem. ____

    Is that saying that family courts function as child development experts and it is a lie that the early months are not important? It is most critical that children have air, water and food. Human parental bonding comes after that and most critical. Parents die but infants still need human bonding with whoever takes over.

    As far as how this photo looks it could be that Bristol gave him a happy pill. I hope not, he could just be a little boy that is starved but happy for any attention. When Bristol abandons him because of her new career it is odd that she does not allow the Johnston family to care for Tripp. That is what could have been a top priority and worked on with the best interest of the child.

    Has Bristol returned to her home with Ben Barber and Tripp Palin and now she is allowing Levi, Sadie and Sherry Johnston to do a happy picture? SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE. I wish the child protection authorities would do their job. The whole Palin motherhood gig is a fraud and dangerous for children. Not only for Tripp.

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  37. Nomming Gourmet11:26 AM

    nom nom nom

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  38. "RESPOSNE"11:32 AM

    RESPOSNE said.. RESPOSNE: again, we agree. I'm not sure why you are arguing with me about this.

    I am not the one to whom you were responding. Your posts have been confusing to me, perhaps someone is arguing because of the confusion. Are you alright?

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  39. Anonymous12:23 PM

    I agree with 7:56AM.

    Sharon TN

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  40. SAVING FACE?12:32 PM

    True love is not for the weak. Tripp does not need mere face saving. Get to the truth, it will set them all free. Not that it will be all picture perfect and sweet. Value this innocent child and get to the truth. The Johnston's don't need to know the truth but it helps to start with fighting the good fight to bring it out. Let InTouch and periodicals do these public relation shams for both Bristol and Levi. Gryphen, you are human and you can be biased toward those you like but let's get back to a search for truth. The Johnston's can hock their spiel other places. Sadie has her own Fakebook site. At this point I am more interested in hearing what your other source had to say. Can you contact them again? Sadie has made it clear and verifies that they can't do anything and Tripp is a tool and a prop like any other Palin.

    "As I remember my child development, 18mos is a critical time for disrupting attachment, with possible serious consequences."
    I agree critical for disrupting attachment, with possible serious consequences. When both parents and families do not know that it is the same as they don't give a f*ck, it is a little late after 18mos. But any age is better than never, I guess. Poor education has a fault here. The Johnstons are trapped in the suburbs but if there is a way they could get to the University in Anchorage they could put the doofus factor behind them and hope that they rub off on Tripp and he will value education. As it is going it seems Bristol will control visitation and get the better public image. The young mama grizzly high school graduate who made one young mistake with a boy with a cool truck. Now that she will pause, should she be stuck sharing custody with a man-child that did not bond with his baby?

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  41. Anonymous1:32 PM

    All that chocolate canNOT be a good thing.

    Nevertheless, it's a cute picture.

    Good luck to the Johnstons on getting to see the Tripster more often. Glad to hear Grandma (and Grandpa?) got a chance to see him too.

    Have we ever seen a pic of Bristol cuddling and teasing her little boy? Or has every pic I've seen show her doing her motherly duties with a frown........

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  42. Anonymous1:57 PM

    Around the time of the custody first hearing, Rex announced that another attorney would be handling Levi's case because Rex: (1)had too many other cases requiring his attention; (2)family law was not his strong suit.

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  43. Anonymous2:38 PM

    I agree with 9:29 AM. Make that Hags.

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  44. Anonymous2:44 PM

    }}}}} So how does this affect $arah going to prison? at 5:59 AM

    I would like to see her in the slammer for how she treats children, along with all the other that will come down on her one day. If this is about getting to the core of the matter, I'm all for it. I'm not saying that is what it is about. It feels like more enablers at work. That is not to say some enablers aren't just scared and don't know what else to do. Sarah and Palin are on the international stage but it is still the backwoods back home. Was Bristol was right, there is no phone service and it was too far away for SS protection?

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  45. Anonymous4:04 PM

    1:57 PM

    I remember a Bristol and Levi that were hands on with Trig. What happened?

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  46. Anonymous6:01 PM

    Rex:
    (1)had too many other cases requiring his attention;
    (2)family law was not his strong suit.

    What happened to Tank? Levi clams up, too. Can't someone make a statement that shows some kind of continuity and that they are still there for Tripp? Like Bristol they send confusing messages and stories get changed and forgotten. It might be the Alaskan drug scene. If they act like a duck, you know? Sherry and Sadie can only do so much, it must be hard on them, Levi being a very closed off individual. They always support Levi and he is closed off to them. That is tough.

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  47. WakeUpAmerica7:40 PM

    To "Prior ... Response". You're getting too wordy and tiresome. However, it makes it easy to identify your comment and skip it. Are you an Alaska attorney or???? I'm wondering what makes you an expert. I could give many arguments based on my own divorce and custody experience, but I don't live in Alaska. Palin's fingers and influence are everywhere in the land of little judicial integrity. Yep, something is very fishy about this whole thing. Seems odd that the judge wouldn't set up temporary custody and visitation arrangements when he/she set the support amount. In fact, it is downright bizarre.

    And to everyone else, I'm finding it difficult to follow who is saying what because everyone is posting as "anonymous." Am I the only one getting confused?

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  48. Anonymous7:40 PM

    I love the photo and Tripp is the cutest with those beautiful eyes. That is a whole lot of hunny bunny! There is nothing better than fun with Auntie. Oh the memories and smiles.

    This is an award winning piece! There is more mystery now. Lost children are a rock in every heart.

    What a coincidence! HA!HA!
    Irion Dog update: Toad "scratched at Puntilla on way back to Big Lake".
    9:22 AM

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  49. Anonymous9:21 PM

    This photo makes me happy, but I confess that it does give me a twinge of concern. Suppose that Mercede's note on your blog did really cause this? You pain in the ass, you! ^_^

    What if Sarah is reading your blog? I know she's not in the mafia, but she did make 12 million recently. And she does have a legion of rabid fans, and can go on Fox any time she wants to say anything.

    And you're... just Gryphen. And while your blog is popular, if it went dark suddenly, I doubt CNN would investigate.

    I feel bad for saying this, but I think I should. And dear god, please don't think that I'm some damned Palin-bot thinking I'm clever to try and scare you or anything. I'm just a daily visitor and fan who does worry about you every now and then.

    So... uh, lock your doors don't get into vans with strangers, okay? ;)

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  50. What a coincidence. I've read about Bristol and a remark she made about a mother duckling or something. Ducks are known for bonding and now the conversation has turned to the importance of early bonding for Tripp.

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  51. Anonymous3:38 AM

    Uggh 9:12?
    Too many people across the globe know about this blog. If something suspicious (say, for example, a house fire from a cigarette in a non smoker with 2 dogs home, or say a plane crash with water found in the fuel line, or a car crash) happened to it's owner, or even to one of its readers....there'
    d be attention all right. Don't concern yourself about that.

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  52. Anonymous9:16 AM

    After all,
    EVERYBODY
    should put this baby's needs ahead of their own.
    ***

    That is it right there. Pray that Bristol feels for Tripp and the importance of a steady schedule with his paternal family, until Levi has his half of the custody. Give Levi what it takes to petition the court for the visitation that is the best interest of the child. It is about four months, that is two more visits for Tripp and Johnstons until court. Does Levi know his son's legal name and does he have a birth certificate now?
    It is not alright for Tripp if this gets dragged out after the fall date at the Palmer courthouse. Civil family business.

    Sarah said Levi was rarely at her house and he didn't talk. Levi said they did treat him as family and he kept a toothbrush there. We saw Sadie's nice family moment with newborn Trig. In the kitchen at the compound. Sadie you take great photos. Compile a book with your own story. Anybody can get a ghostwriter.

    o/t Does anyone know when the David Kernell transcripts will be available? I am looking forward to that and the next e-mail drop.

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  53. Anonymous11:04 AM

    Ah, the Johnston's reward for sticking with Sarah during their interview with the Gryph! An evening with the kid! Isn't that wonderful! Aren't the Palin's just the most generous people!

    ANyone one who does not see through this charade is a stupid as Sarah and Bristol. Someone really needs to remove that child from the environment before he becomes a psychopath.

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  54. Anonymous4:14 PM

    I'm not surprised that something seems fishy. We're dealing with the palins aren't we? Bristol just like her grifter mother...2 sows at the money trough!

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  55. Anonymous1:41 PM

    I am worried about Mecede. Something is not right about what is happening to her. Why is her talent not being utilized for improvement in all of this? I would like to see her go to school. As I understand she will remain in Wasilla to care for her mother and be near Tripp. What a sacrifice she is making. She could expand her education or talents if she could make a life in a vibrant city. Being trapped is going to have horrible repercussions. How can we help Mecede escape?

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