Barone: Media trashed Palin because ‘she did not abort her Down syndrome baby.’
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Barone: Media trashed Palin because ‘she did not abort her Down syndrome baby.’
Speaking before a roomful of academics in Chicago yesterday, U.S. News and World Report’s Michael Barone claimed that “the liberal media attacked” Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) during the presidential campaign because “she did not abort her Down syndrome baby.” “They wanted her to kill that child. … I’m talking about my media colleagues with whom I’ve worked for 35 years,” Barone said. Politico reports that “[a]bout 500 people were in the room, and some walked out.” Barone did not dispute his remarks, saying he “was attempting to be humorous and, as many in public do, went over the line.”
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What kind of sick fck would even think that was humorous?
November 12th, 2008 at 9:43 amRegarding Republican “humor”:
Watching them blow their brains out in public – now THAT’S funny!!!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:44 amI love it.
Another, in an ongoing episode of…”I was only kidding. Kind of.”
It cracks me up that someone can make such a dum bass remark (Macaca, anyone?), and then state he/she was only joking.
Except it wasn’t funny. Except it wasn’t appropriate. Except it wasn’t even remotely factual.
You, Michael Barone, deserve my patented “mucking foron” award!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:45 amWell, I guess it’s time to own up. Barone is totally right. I did not vote for McCain/Palin because she didn’t abort that little runt. And all her other babies, for that matter.
That’s right, folks – you heard it here first – we progressive liberals are all pro-abortion!
ABORTIONS FOR ALL! NO BABIES FOR ANYBODY! DEATH TO HUMANITY!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:46 amThis is happening a lot these days.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:46 amCause nothing says funny like calling all of your colleagues baby killers.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:46 amWTF is wrong with these people?
November 12th, 2008 at 9:47 am“attempting to be humorous”???
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Un-believable. A Joke? Is he kidding?
Sadly, many right wingers will believe his statement as fact…
November 12th, 2008 at 9:47 amnanlichi Says:
What kind of sick fck would even think that was humorous?
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A right wing sick fck… which just proves one more time… wing nutters are humor deficient. They shouldn’t even bother to try being funny.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:48 amBy the way, kudos to those who walked out.
We need more of that.
Making unfounded, baseless, dumb accusations should be treated as such.
mAnn Coulter. Weiner Savage. Benn Gleck. OxyBreath. All should have lost viewership/audience along frickin’ time ago.
Well, at least Oxybreath was fired from his dream job(ESPN NFL commentator) for being the bigot that he is.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:50 amSince when is calling people ‘baby killers’ funny?
Seriously, Conservatism is a disease.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:50 amDRxJ Says:
You, Michael Barone, deserve my patented “mucking foron” award!
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Then you better protect your patent by posting like this:
Mucking Foron® Award…
November 12th, 2008 at 9:51 amSarah Palin did just fine trashing herself. She didn’t need, nor did she get, any ‘help’ from the media as Mr. Shitz-for-Brains alleges.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:51 amI hope someone tackles Barone, holds him down & injects him with SARS…
WHAT? I’M *JOKING!* It’s my attempt at humor! Barone *obviously* LOVES jokes like that! he’s a kidder, that one.
Now, about “fixing” the brake lines on his car…
Ba-dum bump.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:52 amI am sick of hearing about this crap. So what if she didn’t abort her Down Syndrome baby. I just had a wonderful little girl about 5 months ago. Doctor asked my three time if I would have the stupid test. Three time we told him no because the answer didn’t matter. I’m a flaming liberal. Hasn’t got a damn thing to do with anything. Doesn’t mean I am anti-choice. It means that it didn’t matter. I mean really. These people need to get over themselves in patting her on the back for not having an abortion. It’s a pretty sick view of Americans to think that this isn’t the common answer.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:54 amInvoluntary commitment on aisle 7.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:54 amSince when did Michael Barone morph into Rush Limbaugh? The guys in the white jackets need to come for this guy. Gee, you don’t think there were any problems with Sarah Palin’s credentials nor failure to give interviews nor vicious attacks on the opposing candidate nor ridiculous shopping spree that violated campaign finance laws which caused the media write negative stories above her? No that certainly is not possible. The negative press for Sarah Palin must be due to the son with Downs Syndrome (if that child truly is her son, we don’t know for sure without the medical records which she refused to release).
November 12th, 2008 at 9:55 amI mean, I love free speech and I protect his right to say this but…
The problem is that words can be dangerous. There are people in this country the really, truly, honestly believe that we have just elected a terrorist for President of the United States. Unfortunately, joke or not, this is only going to fuel an ignorant anger. Also, the idea that pro-choice means abortion on demand (or demanded abortions) is pervasive and hurts the discussion for all parties.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:56 amWho knew that Barone could trash liberals, babies, the media, AND humor in one fell swoop?
It’s this brand of “humor” by conservatives that caused the Half Hour News Hour to be such a resounding success…
November 12th, 2008 at 9:56 amRepuglican humor = say something so stupid, people just have to shake their heads and laugh.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:57 amIgnoranceIsNotBliss Says: WTF is wrong with these people?
America has proven itself to be left-of-center, so the Republicans cannot run on the issues in which they support failed and obsolete ideologies (Trickle Down, anti-woman, war mongering, etc.) and win. Therefore, they must ad hominem attack, lie and fear monger. Unfortunately that little trick only seems to rouse their insane 20% base who really have no lives of tehir own and get off on putting other people down to feel better about themselves.
I expect Democrats to be in power for a very long time, as long as they don’t do something stupid (which is oddly a tough act for them).
November 12th, 2008 at 9:58 amAverageTodd Says:
Also, the idea that pro-choice means abortion on demand (or demanded abortions) is pervasive and hurts the discussion for all parties.
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Gee… and that WASN’T the intended consequence all along?
“Ignorant Anger” – Sounds like the title of a book on GOOPer politics of the last 30 years.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:58 amI would like to say that being liberal (progressive), and not part of the media, I’m proud the Palin’s decided not to abort their Down Syndrome child (if it is indeed theirs), who is a wonderful and beautiful toddler.
BUT THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SARAH’S POLITICS AND ETHICS IN REGARDS TO GOVERNMENT!!!
November 12th, 2008 at 9:59 ammisshusseinmolly Says:
Who knew that Barone could trash liberals, babies, the media, AND humor in one fell swoop?
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I’m counting 4 hits in one drive-by joking. A Grand Slam…
November 12th, 2008 at 10:00 amF UCK YOU, BARONE!
November 12th, 2008 at 10:02 amSt_Steven Says
November 12th, 2008 at 9:54 am
I just had a wonderful little girl about 5 months ago. Doctor asked my three time if I would have the stupid test. Three time we told him no because the answer didn’t matter. I’m a flaming liberal. Hasn’t got a damn thing to do with anything. Doesn’t mean I am anti-choice. It means that it didn’t matter.
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Many “flaming liberals” do exactly what you did in the same situation. It’s called choice. Conservatives have a hard time grappling with the concept that “choice” also means choosing to have a baby instead of aborting it. Which, believe it or not, happens most of the time, even among “flaming liberals”.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:02 amRight-wingers have always thought it cool to badmouth their fellow Americans. I’m especially impressed by their ability to read people’s minds (”They wanted her to kill that child.”)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aypMFARJW84
November 12th, 2008 at 10:03 amHe must have taken off his beanie with the propeller on top before the photo was taken. BTW, when is Palin going to release all of her medical records as she promised?
November 12th, 2008 at 10:06 amThat’s the most convoluted excuse for losing an election that I’ve ever heard. These people have sour, twisted minds, and they are struggling to find ways to blame the overwhelming GOP loss on the (dirty word) liberals.
It was no joke, Mr. Barone. But it’s not the straw you are grasping for, either. Try again, this time a little closer to home.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:10 amWow…just wow. How could he consider saying something like that to be humorous. This guy is seriously sick.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:11 amHis remark doesn’t even make sense. To be humorous, there has to be a grain of truth somewhere other than in your own deluded, scrambled, pithed, brain. (Look at the picture, doesn’t he look like a pithed frog in Bio class ?)
Oh, and when I asked my Ditto head friend about Rush Limbaugh’s hate, his response is that Rush is humorous and you’ve got to get the humor.
RRRIIIIIIGGGHHHHTTTTTTTT
November 12th, 2008 at 10:11 amThe right wing is truly imploding. Maybe all their brains did explode in their heads and this is the result of that.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:16 amYou know whats funny:
November 12th, 2008 at 10:18 amTrying to find a copy of US News at any newstand/bookstore.
Maybe because most people don’t give Barone much respect as a journalist.
You know what else is funny:
Barones too stupid to admit the right wingers lost largely due to their own incompetence.
take care
tony and lido
I have two reactions to Barone’s nonsense:
November 12th, 2008 at 10:19 am(1) The media didn’t trash Palin. She trashed herself by claiming to be a foreign policy expert based upon alleged proximity to Russia, by demonstrating her ignorance of U.S. foreign policy when asked about the Bush doctrine, by having no clue about any Supreme Court case not called Roe v. Wade and by giving a series of hate mongering stump speeches that exposed her as churlish and vindictive;
(2) Instead of taking cyanide in reaction to Obama’s convincing victory the wingnuts (Barone, Congressman Broun, Rush Oxybaugh, Sean Insanity, etc.) seem to have ingested massive doses of some potent hallucinogens because their tenuous grip on reality has loosened even further.
I consider myself to be a Moderate. In the past I’ve been able to see Conservative viewpoints. This guy isn’t a Conservative, he’s what the Repbulican/Conservative movement has morphed into. The party of Lincoln has been suffering from intellectual stagnation, at best, and is suffering some form of virulent, raging insanity. Lemming-like they rush towards the Cliffs of Insanity! The sad part is that the sane folks in America have to be subjected to their rants and exposed to their lunacies as the levels of lunacy continually escalate. There is No Bottom to this cesspoole either.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:22 amImpeach, while There’s Still Time!
Furthermore, just what the h–ll is Barone doing in a room of academics?
November 12th, 2008 at 10:23 amtony and lido
One of my Conservative co-workers said that it would be interesting to see if Obama swears in on the bible or the Koran.
Of course, I educated him, so he changed the subject to Obama not saying the Pledege of Allegiance.
After getting him to say that he does not consider me a terrorist or a Muslim, I informed him that I don’t say the “Pledge”, nor do a lot of other people.
I pledge allegiance to the flag. The flag? Really? You want me to swear allegiance to a table cloth? And what’s with the fascist need to either swear allegiance or be labeled a traitor? And of course there’s that ‘under god’ thing…
He states that a lot of people died for that flag.
No, they died for my right not to pledge allegiance to it.
One less Conservative willing to talk to me abouit Politics or Government :)
November 12th, 2008 at 10:23 amWhy even to toss these guys a shovel. They’re clawing at the bottom of the hole with their bare hands.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:30 amShush, Dr. Matt. You might wake him up.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:31 amFrankly, the decision to have Trig was up to Sarah and Todd Palin, as it should have been. I am sure that Trig will bring them great joy.
The media did not want her to abort her baby, they wanted her to be competent enough to assume the presidency if the need arose. Clearly, she was not competent. It had nothing to do with her child.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:33 amWhat conservatives don’t get, and presumably never will, is that no one likes terminating a pregnancy, even liberals. I have never met anyone ( liberal or conservative ) who thought abortion was anything more than a very difficult choice. A choice that is not to be considered lightly. Even those with special needs children, most of what they need or want is information. All women want and deserve the right to an informed choice about whether or not to continue a pregnancy — what that might mean for their bodies, their health, their families, and whatever other challenges that bringing another being into this world might pose.
I think that most pro-choice and anti-choice people can agree that callously using abortions as a form of birth control, or terminating a pregnancy because of the sex of the fetus, is not the most ideal of situations and would like to try to discourage women from doing so. But liberals tend to want to keep the availability of the option to safely terminate a pregnancy, but focus more efforts on education, improve access to birth control and other means of prevention and allow access to emergency contraception in cases of rape and incest. “Safe, legal, and rare” is something we can all strive for.
I am not stating anything that hasn’t already been said before, but it is frustrating that conservatives still throw out the meme that liberals think that special needs children need to be aborted when nothing could be further from the truth. All liberals have ever wanted is for the women to be able to make that choice for themselves, and not to have ANYONE else make that decision for them.
As for Barone’s comments, ignorance runs deep.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:37 ambarone: I’m not saying the media trashed palen because she didn’t abort her down syndrome child, I’m just saying there is a danger of going down that road…..
November 12th, 2008 at 10:43 amJust when you think that all the stupid statements have already been made, this fool opens his mouth and says something totally off the wall. Does it get dumber than this? Palin’s Down Syndrome son is smarter than Michael Barone.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:48 amDont think we dont know your agenda Barone. Its the same negativity, the same demonization of Americans for self-serving ends.
I’ll thank you to exclude me from your warped imagination Barone and next time you get the urge to paint people into groups of your making – stick yourself in it.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:49 amLet’s get real here, folks; Barone wasn’t “attempting to be humorous”. He was saying exactly what was on his mind, and when he got called on it, he decided to play the old right-wing “it was a joke” card.
It’s worked before, right? But there is no way a statement as hateful and ignorant as that could have been intended to be “humorous”.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:49 amThere is plenty to make fun of about Palin but this is stupid.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:57 amCheck out this funny Palin McCain parody:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv9bvrN1QMU
That’s it exactly, ralph.
My former father-in-law used to say the most vile and evil things, and then he’d say “Can’t you take a joke?” Ugh.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:58 amunbelievable says:
I pledge allegiance to the flag. The flag? Really? You want me to swear allegiance to a table cloth?
Ironic thing is, your co-worker is probably a Christian. And what does the Bible say about worshiping idols?
Now, being a proud Christian myself, one could argue that pledging an allegiance is not the same as worshiping. I don’t.
November 12th, 2008 at 10:58 amI, myself, honor those that served (and died) for our freedom by choosing whether to participate in the pledge of allegiance or not.
I can not think of any better way.
And I get really annoyed by those that feel it’s required (like it’s some sort of high ranking law) and you’re anti-American if you don’t.
Can Barone prove that the down syndrome baby is not Sarah Palin’s grand daughter? I think that was the suspicion that was raised. I never read anything suggesting that she should have had an abortion. Reichwingnuts are liars first, wingnuts second.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:08 amthis guy is an idjit… but one of the dangerous ones…
keep an eye on him…
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but about sarah opting to keep her baby after finding out he had downs –
1. why even have the test? is it mandatory?
2. if she was so sure and proud, why did she HIDE her pregnancy?
… and her health records?
November 12th, 2008 at 11:09 amralph the wonder llama Says:
But there is no way a statement as hateful and ignorant as that could have been intended to be “humorous”.
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Right you, again, Ralphie… and as someone who is genuinely funny, I can only say I’m tired of watching “humor” take the blame every time one of these whack-job wingnutters’ nasty comments boomerangs on them.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:11 amI guess someone should keep an eye on him. Not very many people subscribe to US News to do that.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:14 amtony and lido
We need to get back to the idea that hyperbole is something to be AVOIDED because it is a sign of weak and poorly supported thinking. The Republicans will resist this because hyperbole is all they offer. But, it is important we start to value clear, calm thinking again.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:16 amhussein toasterhead, those of us on the left, the ones who worship abortions and even satanic child sacrifice, are bummed with the election of this Obama fella.
I know, sure as shootin, that he will promote sex education, lift the restrictions on distributing condoms where they can do some good, and fight abstinence only education.
And where do you think that will lead? Right straight down the path to fewer abortions. Ahhh…. the irony of electing a progressive President
November 12th, 2008 at 11:20 amQuick, someone, shoot that moron between the eyes with an AK-47!!!
Hahahah – ooopsie! I was just trying to be funny.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:23 amNow you know why Fox’s attempt at a satirical news show failed so miserably. What passes for “humor” amongst right-wingers is frightening.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:23 amDr. Hussein Matt Says:
Where is Daryll????
I’m thinking that his head really did explode on November 5.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:25 amOkay Michael. Name one of your colleagues who said that. Just one. I thought so…Geez, I find it hard to believe you have any colleagues. And this guy gets to write for a major publication? If anyone has a video tape of this it should be run for 24 hours straight. People need to see and hear the bile that is sprewed by these hate mongers.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:26 am#nanlichi Says:
And where do you think that will lead? Right straight down the path to fewer abortions. Ahhh…. the irony of electing a progressive President
The irony of the fact that abortions went up during the Bush Administration is lost on these people.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:26 amZooey Says:
That’s it exactly, ralph.
My former father-in-law used to say the most vile and evil things, and then he’d say “Can’t you take a joke?” Ugh.
Add that to their non-apology apologies when they get caught saying vile things, consisting of “I’m sorry if I offended anyone”, there is no hope for these people ever again becoming human.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:29 amUS News just went down several more notches on the meter!
November 12th, 2008 at 11:32 amBarone argues that it is okay to go “over the line” because (allegedly) “…many in public do…”? This says a lot more about Barone than it does about the public. Perhaps Barone is unaware that few people outside of the hate-filled GOP get this far over the line.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:43 amAnother rushpublican.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:53 amHow far do you have to put your head up your arse, before you realize it’s dark?
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So, it’s now vogue to cross lines of ethics?
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November 12th, 2008 at 11:53 amThanks Bilbo Hussein Baggins, my point exactly.
If these freaks were as concerned about lowering the abortion rate as they say they are, they would be promoting sex education and making sure that condoms are as available as Bud Light.
The same ones pissing and moaning about abortions are the ones fighting education and birth control.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:57 amPalin’s son’s down syndrome had nothing to do with the media’s approach, you worthless, f(uking idiot, waste of oxygen.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:58 amWow. Barone certainly didn’t show much sense of humor when he was complaining about jokes regarding McCain’s age or Palin being a “hillbilly.” He didn’t think those were funny at all! “Grampy McSame” – not so funny. “We want you to kill your babies!” – hilarious!
November 12th, 2008 at 12:07 pmBarone you are an abortion, or is that abomination?
Either way you are a complete POS excuse for a human being.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:12 pmAnd it wasn’t Shara kid either.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:13 pmNo, Dickwadd…the media trashed Palin because her mother didn’t abort HER…
November 12th, 2008 at 12:30 pmTime to change Sarah’s image as now we see cooking in the Kitchen with Sarah. As for her child which is really her daughters son. Sarah brought him to every event putting him on display as pro life. Sarah kept her kids out of school dragging them around buying clothes for the Family with RNC money. The hate that she created is her symbol and video tapes don’t lie. Katie Couric wasn’t the problem why Sarah couldn’t answer a question and the Russian President is still laughing at Sarah’s comment that see can see Russia from her window. It’s a waste of time and money to try to repair Sarah, the Republicans should move on to someone else.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:36 pmWhat a sick and twisted excuse for a human being!
November 12th, 2008 at 1:04 pmClassic Republican backpedal: say something truly vile and horrific, then say you were just kidding around, having a laugh, yuk yuk. It’s still vile and horrific.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:10 pmRe: Barone
He’s an imbecile. Like pretty much everyone else on FOX.
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November 12th, 2008 at 1:21 pmNo, michael, Democrats weren’t disappointed she didn;’t abort her baby because it’s not her baby!
Just a joke
November 12th, 2008 at 1:25 pmThis is beyond what most GOPers have said. WTF was Barone thinking? Or, he wasn’t thinking, just spewing off the first vile garbage he could think of.
The GOPers are totally losing it. It’s frightening and fascinating to watch.
Kudos for the people who walked out on this prick.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:41 pmOh, yeah, HA HA, I got it right away! What is the matter with you lefties, anyway? No good abortion joke goes unpunished, right? Hello? Is this thing working?? What a fun, yet unsettling time it will be watching the right wing nuts squirm and kick & scream for the next 4 years!!
November 12th, 2008 at 2:05 pm______
St_Steven Says:
I am sick of hearing about this crap. So what if she didn’t abort her Down Syndrome baby. I just had a wonderful little girl about 5 months ago. Doctor asked my three time if I would have the stupid test. Three time we told him no because the answer didn’t matter. I’m a flaming liberal. Hasn’t got a damn thing to do with anything. Doesn’t mean I am anti-choice. It means that it didn’t matter. I mean really. These people need to get over themselves in patting her on the back for not having an abortion. It’s a pretty sick view of Americans to think that this isn’t the common answer.
November 12th, 2008 at 9:54 am
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Inconvenience and birth defects are commonly mentioned by pro abortionists as reasons for abortion. It’s easy enough to understand why this belief about liberals aborting imperfect fetuses is common. That doesn’t, however, constitute proof of Barone’s remark regarding his colleagues.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:23 pmDon’t quit your day job, Mikey.
What I find most telling about this lil’ quip is the amount of contempt Mr. Barone has for his colleagues.
-AF
November 12th, 2008 at 2:30 pmAndrew Sullivan Is A Fraud
Eat shit and die upright. Inconvenience has NEVER been mentioned as a reason for abortion, much less “commonly mentioned”.
Write this down somewhere so you don’t forget, President Obama’s policies and the polices of the left will result in fewer abortions than under Bush’s policies.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:30 pmBarone did not dispute his remarks, saying he “was attempting to be humorous and, as many in public do, went over the line.”
…. uhh, yeah. The line between semi-rational discourse and RW foaming wingnuttery.
Cheers,
November 12th, 2008 at 2:34 pmDear Barone,
Please send a threatening letter to the whitehouse detailing your dislike of the president and providing a list of firearms and explosives that you have access to. Then end the letter with the phrase, “This is a joke.”
November 12th, 2008 at 2:36 pm______
nanlichi Says:
Eat shit and die upright. Inconvenience has NEVER been mentioned as a reason for abortion, much less “commonly mentioned”.
Write this down somewhere so you don’t forget, President Obama’s policies and the polices of the left will result in fewer abortions than under Bush’s policies.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
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“Not the right time for a baby” equals inconvenient, bud. And why do you mistakenly assume that I support Bush’s policies regarding birth control? There are quite a few folks who agree with neither the far right nor the far left on a variety of issues.
November 12th, 2008 at 2:47 pmBarone may have been covering for the fact that Palin never released her medical records.
‘Cause I’m thinkin’ that while Ms. Congeniality was skippin’ from college to college, the press really never got to talkin’ about why it took so long for her to get a diploma. Or why she skipped from school-to-school so often.
All I’m sayin’ is that if it had something to do with her “right to choose”, then those evangelists she pals around with may not be so hot to back her candidacy in 2012 (wink wink). Could it really be just a coincidence that this Joe the Plumber character actually lived in Alaska, also?
I’m not saying anything, just sayin……
November 12th, 2008 at 3:30 pmRightious thinking Barone? If Barone had any real compassion for human life shouldn’t there be an even more robust concern for the well over a million innocent people we are murdering in our expanding our criminal presence in the Middle East. Very many of those defenseless victims of our tyranny are pregnant women.
November 12th, 2008 at 6:13 pmFinally . . . another person who sees the comic gold in aborted fetuses!
November 12th, 2008 at 11:14 pmActually the media praised Palin for walking the walk with her decision to not have an abortion. But getting it wrong is less despicable than the completely tasteless, insensitive nature of the comment itself.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:24 pmAnother Repuke mind reader who needs to take his ass out of DC. We are tired of idiots like this who try to use the word “Liberal” as something negitive. Who care what she does in her life with her family, that is her choice just like it is ours to live how we like! If it was not for liberals you would not have the right to say stupid stuff like you just did. What a MORON!
November 13th, 2008 at 12:18 pm