First family is having its troubles


Published on Monday, April 6, 2009 11:58 PM AKDT

Levi Johnston, along with his mother and sister, appeared on the Tyra Banks show Monday and talked about sex. Before that, his former girlfriend — mother of their baby — opened up about teen sex on the Greta Van Susteren show.

Not long ago Levi’s mother was busted for dealing in drugs and now Todd Palin’s half-sister gets caught in a  burglary attempt.

It’s sad that a couple of young people have to raise a child at such an early age, but it’s not all that uncommon.

And in a world filled with drug abuse, it’s not all that odd that a woman could turn to pushing drugs to make a living.

There’s simply no excuse for a woman to take her 4-year-old child on a burglary run.

Still, any one of those things could happen to an extended family, but the totality is what’s incredible.

In regard to the two television interviews, it doesn’t seem like those children were getting very good advice. Most people would prefer to keep family matters private. It’s not like they are movie stars where any exposure is good exposure.

And while Levi Johnston is no relation to Governor Palin, anything like his interview will stick to her like tar and her political enemies and the wagging tongues on the Internet will pounce on it.

That’s not a way to get on the good side of your baby’s grandmother. Or endear you to anyone who has any say about how much you’ll get to see your son.

The same thing goes for the criminals on the fringe of this family. Sarah Palin hasn’t sold any illegal drugs and she hasn’t broke into anybody’s house to steal money, but her name will get linked to those acts.

Politicians have to have thick skin, but these events and interviews would require rhinoceroses hide.

She brought some of it on herself when she let Bristol talk to Van Susteren. She had to know nothing good could come of that. The bloggers have hung their hat on that miscue.

It seems like when things start to return to somewhat normal pace for the governor and Alaska, something else comes up that has nothing to do with her, but she still has to to deal with it while she’s trying to govern.

C’mon. Discussing your bedroom antics for Tyra Banks and her audience of voyeurs?

That’s a whole new tier of Valley Trash.

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Comments

201 comment(s)

    TO Uncle Jed and his whackos wrote on Apr 28, 2009 9:30 AM:

    " Now we learn of the defection of Arlen Specter to the Democratic party.
    Wonder who's next to see the light of day?

    I guess bailing on the GOP isn't just for the election cycle anymore. Buckley, Jr., Powell and now Specter..and that's just from the upper echelon.

    By the time 2012 roles around, we'll be able to pen what's left of the right wing lunatics--in a 10x12 kennel.

    Enjoy your ranting and raving. After all, things are only getting worse for you...not just by the day...but by the hour. You're a threat to nobody. "

    Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 27, 2009 8:52 PM:

    " I think we will be ready for Palin's small town values after 4 years of the Hussein Obama regime. The future will belong to us! Liberal scum will be defeated. "

    Thats right wrote on Apr 27, 2009 7:01 PM:

    " Remember jp, ONLY us liberals are allowed to scream, rant, foam at the mouth and denounce everything we don't like! We liberals are proud hypocrites and don't like it when the other side doesn't stay nice and quiet, like we've grown accustomed to them doing! What WE say is right and the truth and any other opinion is just crazy (because we can't understand it)! Quit resisting the indoctrination!

    PS..Bush has a secret weather machine that he used to create Katrina! "

    TO jp wrote on Apr 27, 2009 4:57 PM:

    " JP, you are so filled with rage it makes you irrational and outrageous, to the point where you cease to make sense. Your assertions are self-indulgent, flamboyant nonsense.

    When you get in these moods, call a doctor, a therapist a member of the clergy or a friend, or crack open a couple of beers--but, for God's sake and everybody else's--stay away from a blog until you cool down. Jeez! "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 27, 2009 2:18 PM:

    " jp wrote on Apr 27, 2009:

    " the fact is:
    Palin will never win a presidential election , because the number of "needy" people exceeds the number of people who work and are productive, and contribute to society.
    the ones that will oppose her are gays,welfare recipients, and the people who feel that they are "owed something". you just can't fight those kinds of numbers. one would have to run a campaign offering "free everything" kind of like Obama did. and then not live up to their promises, kind of like Obama is doing! "=== Sick man! "

    jp wrote on Apr 27, 2009 12:18 PM:

    " the fact is:
    Palin will never win a presidential election , because the number of "needy" people exceeds the number of people who work and are productive, and contribute to society.
    the ones that will oppose her are the gays, the welfare recipients, and the rest of the people who feel that they are "owed something". you just can't fight those kinds of numbers. one would have to run a campaign offering "free everything" kind of like Obama did. and then not live up to their promises, kind of like Obama is doing! "

    To Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 26, 2009 5:21 PM:

    " Youhave visited Levi's mom too many times. Visions you say?! Me thinks you are a pickle brain. "

    To Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 24, 2009 4:27 PM:

    " Uncle Jed, you're delusional. "

    Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 24, 2009 2:38 PM:

    " When Sarah rises above, Evil shall fall. I see it in my visions. "

    Naive Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 24, 2009 4:06 AM:

    " Have you not noticed? The Democrats are doing everything they can behind the scenes to ensure Palin makes that ticket--they'll be very disappointed if she doesn't.

    It's surprising you don't see the parallel tracks going on.

    The Democrats aren't positioning for 4 years of influence--but 16. There's certainty that Palin running for President in 2012 will help ensure that. Pay attention, Jed. "

    jp wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:25 PM:

    " i think Pelosi will oust Clinton, she's pure evil. "

    I wonder wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:55 PM:

    " I wonder if there will still be free elections in 2012? Oh, maybe we'll have elections but the only person on the ballot will be Obama (until Hillary figures out a way to assume the Comrade Chairman's seat at least) "

    Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:03 PM:

    " Fox News is hinting Sarah's running for President 2012. I am so excited. She is like a beakon of light on a foggy black night. I have hope for the future, if We can survive untill Obama is out of here. "

    jp to hmmm wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:47 PM:

    " i'm sure your parents told you all about your defect..............didn't they? "

    Hmmm... wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:32 PM:

    " Uncle Jed...get in your truck and head out with the rest of the Clampets...(where DO these anencephalic people come from???) "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:14 AM:

    " Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:41 AM:

    " Just remember that Sarah will save our nation 2012. Everything is going to be better after she is in charge' Obama is just a fluke and a mistake we are paying dearly for. "=========================
    Hope you have medical insurance, your above statement indicates you need reality counseling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:05 AM:

    " Levi on Larry King tonight people. Set your Tivo's if you must. "

    Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:41 AM:

    " Just remember that Sarah will save our nation 2012. Everything is going to be better after she is in charge' Obama is just a fluke and a mistake we are paying dearly for. "

    Sassy Gal wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:34 PM:

    " $250,000 a year isn't a lot? Oh? I make 1/3 of that & live like a queen, in one of the costliest cities in the U.S. Are you aware that the average salary in this country is about $44,000?

    Of course Sarah wants to fly to Indiana help stop abortion. If her daughter had aborted instead of birthing Tripp, the Palin/Johnson clan would have so much less publicity! Don't tell me that no one was paid for those recent interviews! Bristol is fighting with octomom to be the country's most famous trashysingle mom. "

    To JP wrote on Apr 21, 2009 5:36 PM:

    " jp,
    You are without a doubt one of the biggest idiots heard from in quite some time. You almost outshone Palin herself however that is nearly impossible. Go crawl back under your pipeline and stay there.Pull the governor under with you. "

    Oops...my brain fell out again wrote on Apr 21, 2009 3:25 PM:

    " "Best to you, Levi. May you continue to not assist financially in any way to raise your child. May you continue to blame others for your inability to be a man and own up to your responsibilities. And thank you so much for going on such cutting-intellect shows like "Tyra Banks" and saying what idiots like me know is the whole truth and nothing but the truth so you can expose how Sarah Palin is 'evil'! (Oh, gotta go! Jerry Springer is on!) "

    Oops wrote on Apr 21, 2009 1:23 PM:

    " I hope Levi remains a thorn in Palin's side, she needs the attention, and we slowly see what a evil woman she really is. Best to you Levi. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 21, 2009 9:57 AM:

    " JP...I don't believe you monitor Al Jazeera. You also missed my beloved NY Times in your list, and they picked up 5 Pulitzers yesterday! (Frontiersman received an honorable mention for "Most Polarized Message Board")

    RE "Weapon of Mass Repulsion" Good one. Original. I don't agree, but... Sometimes, however, she does need to remember when she's sitting behind someone important she's still on camera. I haven't been repulsed, but some of her excessive blinking and other body language has been distracting. "

    jp to Rainboo wrote on Apr 20, 2009 9:34 PM:

    " name one thing i mis-stated Rainboo!
    everything there was backed up by msnbc, nbc, cnn, fox news, adn, cbs, abc, bbc, newsweek, aljezeera, you name it, they all played it!

    and yes, Pelosi is a weapon of mass repulsion! "

    Rainboo wrote on Apr 20, 2009 8:53 PM:

    " jp - You're full of crap "

    jp wrote on Apr 20, 2009 7:55 PM:

    " it is now time to impeach Obama, letting all the worlds thugs bat him about like a punching bag clown, and thanking them for it.
    he has given away all our tax money, called americans "arrogant and stupid"
    and now has called our returning veterans " TERRORISTS!
    how much more of this can we endure?
    til we're broke, starving, unemployed, beggars?
    certainly seems like russia all over again.
    the only thing he has to threaten them with is:
    perhaps he'll make them stay the night with Nancy Pelosi!!!!
    The weapon of mass repulsion ! "

    Vested wrote on Apr 20, 2009 9:27 AM:

    " Heard today a Palin quote "Over my dead body" she may be eating those words. I don't believe Palin. If she didn't have a clue what her daughter and boyfriend were doing, neither papa Palin, they are POOR PARENTS. I'd lay odds "IT" was happening in her home, her perceived dead body statement is a farce. Palin would make a good actress but she doesn't have the looks or personality. I see a horse when I watch her nose flair. "

    Palin blinked wrote on Apr 20, 2009 8:20 AM:

    " So much for strong leadership. So much for being a maverick. Palin blinked. And she blinked hours before a dismal legislative session limped to a finish line, which will go down in the books as one fraught with too much fighting--with Palin as provocauteur--too little accomplished, and too many failed initiatives on the part of the governor.

    At least she can't say that people are bashing her. She's done herself in.

    Come 2012, it looks like a Romney-Jindal ticket. Palin'll be lucky if she makes Wasilla dogcatcher by then. "

    OKC wrote on Apr 20, 2009 6:54 AM:

    " It doesn't bother me to hear people talking about impeachment--unlike some, I'm all for free speech.

    The process for impeachment's solid enough to thwart any frivolous indulgences, or superficial threats from disgruntled misfits unable to come to terms with election outcomes-- such as our new president--or other elected officials.

    That said, unethical behavior and illegal actions coupled with a lack of confidence in leadership justifiably raises the prospect for impeachment.

    Should Palin continue on the path she's forged she may well find herself facing such a process before the end of her term. "

    Vested wrote on Apr 19, 2009 10:18 PM:

    " YAWN they need to kill this story too many off subject comments and nothing of value. Oh other then the "go wash your mouth out with soap" that's real original and kind of silly, This is a joke. "

    to endeavor wrote on Apr 18, 2009 9:32 AM:

    " I agree. When most people speak of 'impeachement' they mean they actually want that person removed from office. That should be something that is hardly ever brought up as an alternative. Could you imagine what the country would be like if we were impeaching politicians all the time? Elections would become meaningless. There are lots of other avenues to use if we disagree with a politiician and the best one is the electoral process itself. A politician should know that if he/she isn't pleasing the people, he/she may well lose thier job in a few years. "

    mammaof15 wrote on Apr 18, 2009 2:48 AM:

    " TO: ALL THE KNOW IT ALL BLOGGERS !GO WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT WITH SOAP! I'M SURE YOUR PARENTS ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU RIGHT NOW!
    If this is any sign of the type of people the world is full of, it's very sad!
    I'm sure you were all raised better than this! Stay out of other peoples lives.
    It's none of your business, and your hateful views, just show how ignorant you are!! Clean your own door step before worrying about anyone else.
    I'm sure each of you has something in your life, you aren't proud of. "

    Endeavor wrote on Apr 17, 2009 11:02 PM:

    " "Never heard of Richard Nixon"? What? Mighty assumption there. I suppose I never heard of Bill Clinton, either. My point is that, like several Americans, I'm getting tired of this trend of calling for impeachment BY BOTH SIDES for any politician they don't like. I don't care for Obama...but I find it silly every time I see or hear a talk-show host or anyone else calling for impeachment. Why? What laws has he broken? And yes, I'm fully aware that impeachment doesn't necessarily result in removal from office. Shame you felt it necessary to respond unnecessarily uncivil. "

    OKC wrote on Apr 17, 2009 7:10 PM:

    " Clearly, "Endeavor" doesn't know what they're talking about. Oklahoma's impeached two governors.

    Impeachment's merely the process wherein a legislative body officially levels charges against a government representative, and doesn't ensure removal from office--but rather serves as a formal "statement of charges". Subsequent to impeachment, a Legislative vote's require to remove the official from office.

    Not too tough...

    Guess Endeavor's ignorance extends to never hearing of Richard Nixon. People've talked of impeachment with realism ever since he resigned under threat of the process.

    T'ain't that hard. Not for the tough-minded. "

    Rattler wrote on Apr 17, 2009 6:05 PM:

    " Sarah is so in love with herself, her family and her elected office that she neglects reality and responsibility. Palin has learned to be a great story teller and actress. I've doubted her in the past but lately without a spokesperson or committees Sarah doesn't function she goes through the motion but her heart isn't as a working governor. I don't believe she will run for a second term, she's looking for backing from anyone and she'll hit the trail to the land of politics and fall flat on her face. She's stupid "

    Endeavor wrote on Apr 17, 2009 3:27 PM:

    " I'm tired of hearing the word 'impeachment' thrown out so casually anymore. Ever since Bill Clinton was up for impeachment for lying under oath, everybody thinks it's such an easy thing to impeach. If you don't like the politician in charge, just impeach him! (For what doesn't matter...just impeach him!) I've seen calls to impeach Bush, Obama and various Congressman and Governors from both parties. I have yet to see one with any true merit beyond 'because I don't like his/her politics'. Impeachment is designed intentionally to be near-impossible and the requirements are high, as they should be. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 17, 2009 3:16 PM:

    " To OAmerica wrote on Apr 17, 2009 9:28 AM:

    " Congratulations! You just took the crown from EdfromAZ for the most uninformed, uneducated, clueless idiot from the lower 48 who has NO idea what they're talking about when it comes to who Alaskans are, what we're about and why we live here. The PFD? We live here to get that whopping $1500 (or less) p/year? Idiot. You couldn't pay me enough to ever go back down there. Stick to what you know (unless you enjoy playing the fool.) "========Aww baby did you get your knickers in a knot "

    What a week wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:44 PM:

    " Geesh...is there anyone left in the AK legislature who has anything good to say about Palin? It doesn't look like it.

    This has been a very revelatory week. Palin has certainly shown her true colors. She can't just blame the Democrats in the Legislature anymore. The Republicans have had enough of her, too.

    I like the impeachment idea more and more. Alaskans deserve so much better than this. "

    Peanut Santiago Florida wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:07 PM:

    " I have always considered it unAmerican to blame somebody for what his/her family does. The same goes for Sarah Palin. This has nothing to do with how I feel about her personally. If I have a complaint...it is that Todd was a member of AIP not too long ago...but even that is not Sarah Palin's fault. **** Of course I enjoy gossip...like most peope...but still find it unfair and unAmerican to judge a person by his/her family who they can NOT control! ***** A Moderate Democrat "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 17, 2009 12:24 PM:

    " Uncle Jed...It's too late! I'm packing my bags and heading out there. For a liberal like me, I find the renegade spirit and untraditional ways you have appealing. All that talk of seceding. I want in on that radical action. Just think, we could meet at a bar and argue for hours instead of trading 100 characters at a time that dont' appear until they have been approved by the man behind the curtain. "

    Jim J wrote on Apr 17, 2009 12:19 PM:

    " I've lived in Alaska. I've lived in the lower 48. I have family and friends all over this country. I have learned; each to thier own. As for Alaska, where I prefer to live, I have also learned that it's not for everybody. Either you love it or hate it here. I have never met a single soul who lives here 'for the PFD' as the rather abrasive OAmerican person implies. If you aren't the type to like Alaska, you'd never be able to stay here just for a measly grand or so per year. "

    To OAmerica wrote on Apr 17, 2009 9:28 AM:

    " Congratulations! You just took the crown from EdfromAZ for the most uninformed, uneducated, clueless idiot from the lower 48 who has NO idea what they're talking about when it comes to who Alaskans are, what we're about and why we live here. The PFD? We live here to get that whopping $1500 (or less) p/year? Idiot. I spent 10 yrs living in the ever-more-stifling lower 48 before coming back to freedom, open spaces, etc. You couldn't pay me enough to ever go back down there. Stick to what you know (unless you enjoy playing the fool.) "

    OAmerica wrote on Apr 17, 2009 7:22 AM:

    " The ignorance of Alaska always shines through, if you don't like someone it's all about the "PFD" on one hand it's We're the Last Frontier, beautiful Big Wild Alaska yet we stifle any growth, live on promises of gas pipeline and good fish runs and then the almighty PFD. Stop bragging that it's so great up here, it's not! Without the PFD you whiners would be the first to move, bunch of freeloaders waiting for the yearly figure. The PFD is Alaska's own stimulus and yes we do pay for it, land, animals, liabilities, elections, corruption. "

    Former journalist wrote on Apr 17, 2009 5:54 AM:

    " I never said I was Rather or Brokaw in disguise. I never said I was famous. I never said I was male.

    I said I am a former journalist with 25 years of experience.

    None of your derogatory comments, ALaskan, are based on fact, but self-delusion.

    I blogged on here to point out the impact advertisers have on news divisions. How in the world anyone can turn that into an irrational, raging fit reflects poorly on them--not me.

    Sir/Madam: You have issues dealing with facts, making you a societal liability. "

    danb wrote on Apr 17, 2009 5:20 AM:

    " Gov Palin's lies and speechs have driven me from the Republican Party.

    She is not trying to support the Gvmt....she's trying to undermine, destroy and divide. McCain gave up on her. She's a liability.

    She doesn't appear to everyone I know, that she puts Alaska first, she wants to elevate herself on the national scene. "

    Uncle Jed to MAXKATT wrote on Apr 17, 2009 1:51 AM:

    " We don't want your kind around here, boy! Watch your fancy cable show in NY where you belong. We got enough foreigners from NY and California coming here and scamming our PFDs already. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 16, 2009 10:41 PM:

    " ALaskan wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:46 PM:

    " (Snicker) ummm...oh yes, for sure...for sure...shhhhh...take it easy there Mr. "Former Journalist". Yes, yes...we're all sure you're Dan Rather or Tom Brokaw in disguise, right folks? You're a famous journalist now enjoying retirement by blogging in the Wasilla, AK paper, right? (snicker).

    Ummm...thank you for gracing us with your...uh...(snicker)...nevermind... "========================

    Wassa matter, not used to having professionals around. Oh thats right you have Sarah. "

    ALaskan wrote on Apr 16, 2009 8:46 PM:

    " (Snicker) ummm...oh yes, for sure...for sure...shhhhh...take it easy there Mr. "Former Journalist". Yes, yes...we're all sure you're Dan Rather or Tom Brokaw in disguise, right folks? You're a famous journalist now enjoying retirement by blogging in the Wasilla, AK paper, right? (snicker).

    Ummm...thank you for gracing us with your...uh...(snicker)...nevermind... "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 16, 2009 7:12 PM:

    " Heard part of her speech on CNN, and very little about abortion. Mostly a stepping stone for 2012. Shame on Alaska for putting up with her.

    Don't expect much governing in the next 19 months. "

    Former journalist wrote on Apr 16, 2009 3:16 PM:

    " I'm flabbergasted. You're telling me I don't have 25 years of journalism experience, Birchwood boy? Excuse me? You must be psychotic.

    That loud cackling sound you hear comes from every one of my former managing editors, from Washington DC to Los Angeles and San Diego--and a whole lot of places in the Midwest, where I got my start--laughing their tails off. Outrageous!

    Suffice to say, you refer to yourself as 'boy' for a good reason. "

    Danb wrote on Apr 16, 2009 2:07 PM:

    " Gov. Palin is now burning $, going to Indiana. 4 1/2 years of my life were spent in that state. Wouldn't her time (and $) be better spent, lecturing about birth control, in the public schools ? "

    Birchwood boy wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM:

    " "As a former journalist"....blah blah. No you weren't (high school newspaper doesn't count). You have to be blind and deaf or a complete blind-sided toadie to not realize the obvious when it comes to today's media.

    Mr "oh brother" blogger just can't seem to respond to anything with any weight beyond name-calling. Even when his blather seems to be counter-pointed, all he does is spout in some other direction with more funny screeching. I'd say you got your news from MSNBC...but then I doubt you'd understand all the big words. "

    Oh brother to Endeavor wrote on Apr 16, 2009 12:01 PM:

    " " Hey Ed II--poor baby...yah...in this country it's a federal law that you have to be a liberal Democrat to become a journalist...no Reflublicans allowed. It's a law that only liberals are allowed to write, produce, broadcast and publish news and Reflublicans are barred from the profession. Uh-huh.
    ----------------------------------

    You wanna read that more slowly this time, Endeavor, and catch the sarcasm about 'the law'? "

    Oops wrote on Apr 16, 2009 11:35 AM:

    " Levi's mother is arrested for selling drugs, Diane Palin (toddlers sis) Bristols aunt is arrested for felony burglary, and has a drug habit, hmmmm seems like even steven to me. Just a guess, one of them will get off - probation. "

    Former journalist wrote on Apr 16, 2009 11:26 AM:

    " As a former journalist, with 25 years' experience working in radio and television, and for newspapers and magazines, I can assure you 'Endeavor's' remarks here have no bearing on the factual truth.

    The fact that most media outlets are advertiser supported, is an essential one, as news coverage--if swayed by anything--is more likely to be slanted to the advantage of the most powerful advertisers, and not the political feelings of editors or reporters.

    Any assertions to the contrary are naive.

    As consumers, you have the ultimate power--to reject products from powerful advertisers supporting biased news outlets. "

    Oh brother wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:49 AM:

    " You stuck your toe in the journalism water for 10 minutes in a small town--and came away with a seasoned, world view of the entire profession? We can all be grateful you quit when you did. You're an idiot. "

    Endeavor wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:27 AM:

    " 'Oh brother';
    So your head is so buried that you're one of the few that refuses to accept that the majority of the media has a substantial left-slant? And what does 'the law' have to do with any of it? MSNBC, Time, Newsweek, CNN (to a lesser extent), The New York Times, The Huffington Post, almost every major city newspaper etc etc require you to support thier view or you don't work for them. The outlets available to objective, unbiased reporters are few and far between. 'Disgusted' you say? You should be more 'embarrassed' than 'disgusted' at your ignorance. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 16, 2009 9:12 AM:

    " Tonight...Discovery Channel (9PM EST) ALASKA: MOST EXTREME. A crash course in the skills needed to survive the state's weather and lifestyle.

    I'm most interested in the "lifestyle" portion of the show. This may help in my decision for possible relocation to
    Wasilla. "

    Ed II wrote on Apr 16, 2009 7:54 AM:

    " to 'oh brother';
    That 'disgusts' you? HA! What a joke! Doesn't take much, does it? Hey clown, guess what? Yes, as a matter of fact, I did start out to get a degree in Public Communications/Journalism AND I wrote for awhile for a smaller newspaper in Washington. But gee...all the good jobs/promotions go to those that support the beliefs of the major newspaper owners and editors who support the left. Has nothing to do with a 'law'. (Interesting extremist twist you tried to take there, though.) Oh, and btw pea-brain...most people already know that... "

    Oh brother wrote on Apr 15, 2009 8:50 PM:

    " Hey Ed II--poor baby...yah...in this country it's a federal law that you have to be a liberal Democrat to become a journalist...no Reflublicans allowed. It's a law that only liberals are allowed to write, produce, broadcast and publish news and Reflublicans are barred from the profession. Uh-huh.

    It's the law, man. No wonder you hate this country.

    Ever think about getting off your lazy butt and becoming a journalist or are you in just too much pleasurable pain submitting to the liberal journalist beast? Poor, whiny baby. Awwwwwwww...

    You disgust me. "

    Living in America wrote on Apr 15, 2009 8:28 PM:

    " Alaskanvoter.......

    You must be a mother or grandmother. Your comment was lost on many I'm afraid as mine was. This has nothing to do with politics. It has to do with the life of a child. Instead of both sides being so mean on this blog, that I'm sure both families might read, try to have a little compassion. All humans have trying times in their lives. We need to start thinking of the good in one another instead of what divides us. "

    ALaskan wrote on Apr 15, 2009 3:10 PM:

    " Ummmm.Hm. So, does the 'OAmerica' blogger toke up before he sits down to type or while he's actually at the keys? Either way...pretty amazing he can still operate a computer with such an obviously dehibilitated noggin... "

    its Ed II wrote on Apr 15, 2009 12:33 PM:

    " Ah yes, I see yet another bonehead from the lower 48 with his mouth running full-speed but nobody at the wheel.
    You haven't seen any articles about the positive side of Sarah in the lower 48? Oh heavens! Say it isn't so! Not those honest, objective, fair and balanced fine folks in the media!
    (Actually, even the media has had to begrudgingly acknowledge some positive stories about Palin. Either you don't look for your news beyond MSNBC or The New York Times...or maybe you just don't read.) "

    OAmerica wrote on Apr 15, 2009 11:26 AM:

    " When Sarah was elected it was like Trailer Trash hitt'n the lottery!! She has learned where the gravy train depots are (Greta, US mag, Tabloids) If Sarah does anything it's all about anti abortion, fine and well but that won't feed the massive accumulating Palin family. Sarah has to stir her caldron and get headlines no matter who she takes down. Her time has about run out, the money is her evil twin. Notice no pic's of the family attendance in their faith? Wrong priorities but hey the iron dog was sponsored. "

    Voice from the L48 wrote on Apr 15, 2009 5:57 AM:

    " Stories regarding Palin's histrionics over selecting a Juneau Democrat are starting to leak into the L48--making her look worse than ever. Can't she get along with people? How long is this drama queen going to drag out her latest self-made drama?

    I can honestly say I have not seen one praiseworthy story in months about that woman on any of the many newscasts, newspapers and magazines I view. Even McCain can't stand her (and where would she be without him?). "

    TO and yet more wrote on Apr 15, 2009 5:38 AM:

    " Excuse me--did you write 'puke-blog'? And how old are you? Do your mommy and daddy know you've hijacked their computer?

    Get up, child. Run along. Go to school now. Learn something. Grow up. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 14, 2009 5:24 PM:

    " and yet more wrote on Apr 14, 2009 3:19 PM:

    " I especially like your last puke-blog, Ed. Especially the part where you state that anybody (who actually lives here) noticing Sarah's accomplishments is 'uninformed'. Wow. You'd best keep head protector on, Ed. Your brain is definitely soft... "================Ah another supporter....the gas line is where. on the drawing board? has a shovel been used yet, has the State laid out $ 500K and gotten what back. You are better than SNL. "

    hmmm... wrote on Apr 14, 2009 5:11 PM:

    " To:
    "Sarah' doing just fine"
    You just keep on thinking so. She is going nowhere. It should send a VERY clear message when your former running mate will not even acknowledge you as basically having any substantial political future. Having said that, those with blinders on keep on thinking "sarah's doing just fine". By whose standards? It appears to me that she is further decompensating; you can see it on her face, and that is truly "just fine" with me! "

    and yet more wrote on Apr 14, 2009 3:19 PM:

    " I especially like your last puke-blog, Ed. Especially the part where you state that anybody (who actually lives here) noticing Sarah's accomplishments is 'uninformed'. Wow. You'd best keep head protector on, Ed. Your brain is definitely soft... "

    OAmerica wrote on Apr 14, 2009 2:59 PM:

    " Just heard grandpa Heath did a interview for US magazine, will be out this week. OH the GRAVY TRAIN they're all riding. Bet grandpa got paid too.! The whole family are opportunists, kinda like hitting the lottery. Poor granny Heath has her hands full babysitting, and monitoring the grandkids. Wonder which Palin is next to get pregnant. I think someones sold their souls to the devil = money! "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 14, 2009 12:04 PM:

    " Sarahs doing just fine wrote on Apr 14, 2009
    " haters don't think for themselves, they let MSNBC and CNN do it for them. Her resume' and Obama's aren't comparable - his is non-existent - he won. She is slammed for every minor and major gaffe. She is not given credit for her accomplishments (getting the gas line in motion, keeping the budget in check, reading the fine print BEFORE taking federal money) She's doing fine, i...............====

    Are you and Alaskan bear just coming out of hibernation? You seemed rather uninformed. Sarah is nothing and has done nothing "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 14, 2009 12:01 PM:

    " M wrote on Apr 14, 2009 6:42 AM:

    " I think the McCain/Leno thing was pretty low. There he is taking veiled shots at Obama talking about how true heros are modest, etc. Then he's totatally classless in not even mentioning his young former running mate in a 5 deep list of the future faces of the party. What an old man loser. Go die somewhere McCain, the world is tired of you. "==============Classless, simply put she is not Star material, never was and never will be. Sarah is one faced and for herself only!!! "

    To Sarahs doing fine wrote on Apr 14, 2009 11:31 AM:

    " Yeah Sarah's so good that there are people in her state about to starve and receiving fly in charity packages from other states. She needs to take care of all of her people equally. When was the last time you paid $6.00 for a package of dry spaghetti or a gallon of milk? Get real and quit taking up for a loser. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 14, 2009 10:54 AM:

    " alaskanvoter wrote on Apr 13, 2009 10:10 PM:

    " It is unforgiveable that Governor of the State of Alaska accuses in public, a young man, the father of her grandchild and his grandmother and aunt of lying and opportunism instead of looking out for the well being of the child. Sometimes people blame others for what they themselves are doing. Sounds like it? "===========

    IIsn't this the same Sarah that wanted her kids off limits from the press? So why does she keep going back to them?
    Another Unetihical type of behavior. Does she ever get it? "

    one-sided wrote on Apr 14, 2009 9:35 AM:

    " oh heaven's yes...when somebody repeatedly lies in public, how dare the person they're lying about have the opportunity to defend themself in the same forum! Oh, the poor little victim! And I'm sure it has nothing to do with two different sets of rules depending on whether or not you like the politician, right? (Does anybody know how to be objective anymore?) "

    Sarahs doing just fine wrote on Apr 14, 2009 7:25 AM:

    " haters don't think for themselves, they let MSNBC and CNN do it for them. Her resume' and Obama's aren't comparable - his is non-existent - he won. Dealing with it. She is slammed for every minor and major gaffe. She is not given ANY credit for her accomplishments (getting the gas line in motion, keeping the budget in check, reading the fine print BEFORE taking federal money, etc.) She's doing fine, if the same gubenetorial actions were done and she were male and her last name were Knowles, everyone would fall all over themselves to say how great she is. "

    TO alaskanvoter wrote on Apr 14, 2009 7:19 AM:

    " Yup. I'd say so. "

    M wrote on Apr 14, 2009 6:42 AM:

    " I think the McCain/Leno thing was pretty low. There he is taking veiled shots at Obama talking about how true heros are modest, etc. Then he's totatally classless in not even mentioning his young former running mate in a 5 deep list of the future faces of the party. What an old man loser. Go die somewhere McCain, the world is tired of you. "

    Oops wrote on Apr 14, 2009 6:39 AM:

    " Maybe I'll give McCain another chance IF he continues to use good judgment and not the usual VISUAL men use. I think McCain may have "blinked" "

    alaskanvoter wrote on Apr 13, 2009 10:10 PM:

    " It is unforgiveable that Governor of the State of Alaska accuses in public, a young man, the father of her grandchild and his grandmother and aunt of lying and opportunism instead of looking out for the well being of the child. Sometimes people blame others for what they themselves are doing. Sounds like it? "

    Leno Tonight wrote on Apr 13, 2009 8:21 PM:

    " Once again, John McCain shrewdly reveals his less-than-enthusiastic assessment of Governor Palin.

    On "The Tonight Show" this evening, when asked who the GOP's most influential current leaders are, he named Jindal, Romney and Pawlenty, and then archly remarked:

    "I left out somebody's name (alluding to Palin)...and I know I'm going to hear about it."

    Nice to know the guy's smartened up. Let's hope he can use his influence to keep Palin far away from the GOP power-base. "

    hmmm... wrote on Apr 13, 2009 2:48 PM:

    " There is no point in getting carried away. She is just not qualified, no one says she's an ax murderer. She is just not the best person for the job. This happens all over America every single day. Some people make the cut and others don't.
    She doesn't look honest, she doesn't look intelligent, she doesn't look like she knows much about politics but she does have that ridiculous beauty pageant wave down pat. The rest of the nation has come to see that she is just not what they want in the White House or environs. "

    carol wrote on Apr 13, 2009 11:58 AM:

    " heseesall: I am not surprised that the impeach Palin signs are popping out. It is unfortunate for Alaskans to have a governor that is such an embarrassment. "

    to get a clue wrote on Apr 13, 2009 11:37 AM:

    " So again...you agree then that you made no attempt at justifying anything or making a counter-point. You just went off on a bizarre tangent that had nothing to do with the original post. Now I see, for added color, some juvenile name-calling and tantrum behavior thrown it. Oh yeah..there's a dimwit in here for sure.
    (Debate isn't exactly your strong point, is it? Ha!) "

    heseesall wrote on Apr 13, 2009 11:15 AM:

    " Well...it has begun......very large "IMPEACH PALIN" signs are popping up in Anchorage. It's about time. "

    Another day Another Palin antic wrote on Apr 13, 2009 10:00 AM:

    " And now we learn that Sarah Palin is too busy to stay in AK for the end of the legislative session--too busy trying to boost her image through her attendance at a special interest group function.

    She was "hired" to be governor, by Alaskans--not spokesperson for special interest groups.

    Where are her priorities? Below--make that way below--her personal agenda.

    She must be so bored with Alaska--and its citizens. "

    Lisnup wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:52 AM:

    " You don't have to participate in every conversation you're invited to!


    Sarah needs to not participate, learn to govern and keep her mouth shut concerning her personal life. No response is best from the Palin's. "

    Paris Hilton wrote on Apr 13, 2009 9:29 AM:

    " At least the AG will think she is hot.

    hotairpundit.blogspot.com/2009/04/sarah-palins-attorney-general-nominee.html "

    Chuck Legge wrote on Apr 13, 2009 8:39 AM:

    " We definitely need to learn to be kinder to one another and stop this guilt by association nonsense. Does anyone seriously think our governor is palling around with drug dealers, or burglars, or "terrorists"? "

    Taxpayer wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:54 AM:

    " "That’s a whole new tier of Valley Trash. " (quote from unsigned editorial opinion.)

    I think this tacky letter more reflects "trashy" than the topic. What a shame.

    I disagree with our Gov''s policies; for one thing I am a Fiscal Conservative. However, I am quick enough to see her antics and personal agendas, yet I don't feel the need to post my opinion of her personal life in public.

    Very poor taste. "

    Get a clue wrote on Apr 13, 2009 7:45 AM:

    " EARTH TO 'to get a clue'? What in the world are you talking about?!? Do YOU even know? Go back and read my blog very slooooooowwwwwwwwwwly, dimwit. Obviously, you lack reading and comprehension skills. At no point do I even raise the concept of justification--YOU do.

    Go back to school. Learn how to read, and also to write and think--at the same time. "

    Oh Pleeeze wrote on Apr 12, 2009 5:38 PM:

    " I thought I quit watching soap operas 20 years ago. Come to think of it now, Sarah reminds me of Susan Lucci I used to watch on All My Children. "

    Living in America wrote on Apr 12, 2009 5:24 PM:

    " No grandmother should bad mouth the father of her grandchild. Bristol and Levi are still teenagers, with a child. They need a nuturing family on both sides. Levi's mother will pay for any mistakes she has made. I'm sure it doesn't help either family to read such comments in their hometown newspaper. We need to be kinder to each other. "

    Palin life at White House wrote on Apr 12, 2009 5:22 PM:

    " Heres the new image for the White House if Sarah were to be elected. Too bad we don't have Jay Leno to watch this on. But here it goes.... Everything of value in the white house would be glued down for fear of it being burglarized thanks to Todds sister, out the side of the white house the step mom would be operating her drive thru oxycotin for sale, than we would have Todd out front grass dragging on his snowmachine, and Sarah holding pep rallies while all the children do whatever they want. "

    to get a clue wrote on Apr 12, 2009 2:09 PM:

    " Interesting counter-point. Let's look at that again;
    The 'sticks and stones' blogger points out the silliness of focusing on the Governor of Alaska's clothes and her children's dating habits while the US president and congress are involved in far more serious issues.
    YOUR point is that this is justified with....the previous administration?! HUH?! WHAT?! Oh good lord.....all you did was reinforce his/her point! "

    AKVoter wrote on Apr 12, 2009 9:52 AM:

    " We're still waiting for the open and transparent governing by Palin she promised the state of Alaska. Her parenting skills are just as questionable as her governing, disappointing to say the least. Stop using your faith as a crutch and live it. You expected America to embrace this grandchild and two young people YET you practice no faith in forgiveness, seek help and guidance for them. Shush up Sarah, seek and ye shall find, open your heart and soul for Tripp, Bristol and Levi, be God fearing. Be faithful, help THEM. No media! "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 12, 2009 8:06 AM:

    " navy wrote on Apr 11, 2009 8:59 PM:

    " governor sarah palin is honest and so is her family--she is the best governor in the nation--leave her family alone---tyra banks and CBS are jerry springer look alikes--shame on them and shame on levi and his mom "====I hope you seek help quickly. The longer you wait the longer it will take to heal. "

    Stella wrote on Apr 12, 2009 7:50 AM:

    " I feel for Alaska.. for having Palin as their Governor... She should be impeached before she causes more DAMAGE "

    Get a clue wrote on Apr 12, 2009 5:27 AM:

    " Sounds like "Sitcks and stones" was sound asleep during the Bush administration. Let's keep them awake for the legal and economic fall-out from 8 years of incompetence and illegal shenanigans, that is only beginning to unfold...

    In the meantime, we can hope Palin will find a way to keep her disastrous, out-of-control personal and professional life out of the national spotlight--it would help if she would stop picking up the phone and asking the media for attention--then whining about it. "

    Sticks and stones wrote on Apr 12, 2009 12:34 AM:

    " Don't sweat the little minds that try to pick on the Palins for clothes, who their children date etc. If that's all they've got when you've got Obama passing more and more socialist agendas, Joe Biden getting caught lying left and right, Hillary and Bill caught breaking the law, Pelosi caught accepting unethical campaign donations etc etc etc....well, that kinds of tells you what kind of people they are now, doesn't it? "

    Rainboo wrote on Apr 11, 2009 9:06 PM:

    " navy - your ship is sunk! Palin will go down as Alaska's worst governor, give it 5 yrs. "

    navy wrote on Apr 11, 2009 8:59 PM:

    " governor sarah palin is honest and so is her family--she is the best governor in the nation--leave her family alone---tyra banks and CBS are jerry springer look alikes--shame on them and shame on levi and his mom "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 11, 2009 3:48 PM:

    " higher percentile wrote on Apr 11, 2009 9:53 AM:

    " 250,000 is not rich in America.... especially after all of the taxes that will now be enforced onto them. Most people earning incomes of 250,000 or more live and work in places that have a higher cost of living. The "rich" should be from a higher percentile than top 5%. How can you put someone who earned 250,000 in 2008 in the same category as someone who earned 100 million? .............=========Your comment is not valid. These people live all over, and they are way better off than the majority. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 11, 2009 3:38 PM:

    " American Dollar wrote on Apr 11, 2009 9:55 AM:

    " It almost cant be called the american dollar anymore... 250,000 american dollars can buy you an amazing house in a small town in Texas, and have you considered rich... but in california, you would be lucky to get a 1 bedroom apartment. our dollar doesnt hold value as a country... but merely from block to block "======================== With an income of $ 250,000 you will be able to afford a $ 600,000 home with a mortgage. So get realistic. 250,000 = 4,808 PER WEEK "

    American Dollar wrote on Apr 11, 2009 9:55 AM:

    " It almost cant be called the american dollar anymore... 250,000 american dollars can buy you an amazing house in a small town in Texas, and have you considered rich... but in california, you would be lucky to get a 1 bedroom apartment. our dollar doesnt hold value as a country... but merely from block to block "

    higher percentile wrote on Apr 11, 2009 9:53 AM:

    " 250,000 is not rich in America.... especially after all of the taxes that will now be enforced onto them. Most people earning incomes of 250,000 or more live and work in places that have a higher cost of living. The "rich" should be from a higher percentile than top 5%. How can you put someone who earned 250,000 in 2008 in the same category as someone who earned 100 million? 250k is 5 times the income of a 50k person, but 100mil, thats 400 times the income. "

    Oops wrote on Apr 11, 2009 8:29 AM:

    " Levi was honest said they didn't always use protection,he admitted something in public. Bristol stated abstinence was unrealistic and admitted in public. What's the difference? Hereeeee's Tripp! I've never know someone to have a toothbrush in someones home other then their own without it being a live in situation. Next the American Dental Association will be in on this scandal. What a hoot the Palin family is, I have fun explaining our governors antics to my family almost daily. They are in disbelief most of the time it's quite entertaining. "

    Cheryl Harper wrote on Apr 11, 2009 4:13 AM:

    " Yeah Dude, like sure Palin had support as our Valley Girl, duh!! Some of us woke up then, and saw what was really going on behind that "you betcha!" and the grin of the all-American First Dude. Like - are you still dozin'?

    Troopergate (bringing questions regarding ethics)?
    Why is Tadd getting official business e-mails?
    Why is Tadd making threatening phone calls?
    Per diem?
    Travel expenses for the first fam - every last one of them?
    Clothing allowance questions - for the entire first fam?
    And dude, lets not forget Sarah's intellect. "

    Birchwood boy wrote on Apr 10, 2009 9:56 PM:

    " ...Obama is no longer a candidate, he is now the Grand Chairman of the Supreme Soviet Politburo of the new Socialist States of America.... "

    Rex i Wasilla wrote on Apr 10, 2009 9:43 PM:

    " To Hmmm- You Thuggish idiot! Who do you think you are, a federal proosecutor? To threaten a label of sedition for having a different opinion than you have is not acceptable to anyone who believes in our constitution. Sir I say SHAME on you! "

    to Hmmm wrote on Apr 10, 2009 6:40 PM:

    " Ha. The Republicans are the party that caters to big business? Uh, no. Try POLITICIANS do...on both sides of the house. Ever see who has Pelosi in thier pocket? And where does a lot of Kerry's money come from? Oh, and don't forget about the millions the Clintons and Gore get, too. Kennedy? I could go on forever. You need to pull the wool off your eyes and stop the partisan henpecking...you just end up looking foolish. Oh, and I'd be careful starting a list of the things Obama has done in the past few months. "

    Hmmm... wrote on Apr 10, 2009 4:23 PM:

    " To Susan Ford: if you think the Republican party has EVER been the party of middle America you couldn't be more wrong.
    They are the party that protects the rights of big business and to h _ _ with everybody else including children. "No child Left Behind"? sure thing...what was one of the first things Obama did? He brought back SCHIP. DO you know what that is?
    Here's another thought for those who are vehemently opposed to our president, ever heard the word sedition?
    Obama is no longer a candidate, he is the President of the United States. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 10, 2009 4:22 PM:

    " susan ford wrote on Apr 10, 2009 1:11 PM:

    " All I ask is where do I buy a I DID NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA bumper sticker!!! He is bowing to Kings and pirates, spending our bounty as fast as he can rob from the rich to give to the poor and the Ultra rich! Where does that leave us...the people in the middle? "====What do you consider the middle? I am sure you are benefitting also, unless your income is over 250,000 "

    susan ford wrote on Apr 10, 2009 1:11 PM:

    " All I ask is where do I buy a I DID NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA bumper sticker!!! He is bowing to Kings and pirates, spending our bounty as fast as he can rob from the rich to give to the poor and the Ultra rich! Where does that leave us...the people in the middle? "

    AKVoter wrote on Apr 10, 2009 8:58 AM:

    " It's God's plan is there excuse every time one of them sins and gets caught. If you're not family then you're beneath them and heathens. It's a sad excuse of family values the Palin's profess. "

    Hmmm... wrote on Apr 10, 2009 8:36 AM:

    " DJ, your moronic commentary is tedious at best and downright faulty in its tainted logic.
    All children make their share of mistakes, no one is perfect. HOWEVER it is a matter of degree in anything. Some mistakes are small in the scope of the "life altering" measurement and then there are those absolute complete and utter devastatingly idiot style mistakes that speak to questionable parenting.
    Get out of the woods, get some education and quit speaking in "black and white" terms, any idiot can do that. Polarizing comments are usually just that, made by an idiot. "

    Mamamia wrote on Apr 10, 2009 7:09 AM:

    " DJ says "Those are just a couple of the adjectives I would use to describe somebody hiding among the obscurity of the internet to point fingers, tongue-wag and condemn somebody's parenting without having to worry about your own being examined."
    --------------------------------------

    Such as yourself?

    The Palin/Johnston relationship went on for 3 years. That's a loooooong time to overlook an obvious cause for concern--Mrs. Johnston's reputation as a 'known drug user'.

    Stop making excuses--put down the koolaid--face up to Palin's obvious shortcomings--which have been of detriment to her daughter's safety. Or just be ridiculous. "

    jomamma wrote on Apr 9, 2009 10:53 PM:

    " maybe they can make a movie about this " bareback mountin " were gonna have to e mail mccain and thank him for the cast.
    how do you suppose the american people would be reacting about now had mccain and palin won and this was being smeared all over the papers. "

    DJ wrote on Apr 9, 2009 9:54 PM:

    " to mamamia
    'Spineless' and 'cowardly'. Hmmm. Those are just a couple of the adjectives I would use to describe somebody hiding among the obscurity of the internet to point fingers, tongue-wag and condemn somebody's parenting without having to worry about your own being examined. And you failed in your attempt at a rebuttal to the 'to mamamia' blogger; even the best of parents quite often discover that thier children (especially teens) have made mistakes despite their efforts at what they try to LET thier children do. You sound like one of those screeching dolts on a witch-hunt. "

    Mamamia wrote on Apr 9, 2009 5:27 PM:

    " Stop exaggerating what I said--that is a spineless, cowardly way to respond. Who said anything about anyone being a 'perfect mother'.

    Even IMPERFECT mothers have the common sense, love and concern for their children and interest in their lives--to not allow them to date someone who lives with a 'known drug user'.

    So what does that make Palin? Beyond imperfect. And I suspect--given the known circumstances--way, way beyond. "

    Amazed wrote on Apr 9, 2009 1:48 PM:

    " Any arcticle about the Palin or Johnston family brings the hate inspired wackos out from under their rocks. Some live here but many live Outside. I would like to see them scrutize Obama("I've been to 57 states and I think I've got one more to go"-2008 campaign speech) and that intellectual giant Joe Biden. Remember him? He is definitely the 21st century democrat version of Dan Quayle. That story about his daugthers cocaine use got buried fast and not a peep from the Palin haters who practice the politics of hate. Get out of the gutter and be objective. "

    Vera wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:56 AM:

    " The world may not have had information concerning Bristol’s pregnancy had Palin not made the initial decision to parade her in front of the national audience. Ms. Palin must take responsibility for using the media to promote her position on abstinence in spite of her own family situation. The fault must be placed on the initial event which turned the spotlight on the events. She does not need to continue to blame the media or Levi, absolve Bristol for her willingness to engage in a relationship, or prevent Levi’s legal right to nurture and bond with his son. "

    OAmerica wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:53 AM:

    " When we get answers to all of Palin's unethical behavior then we can move to Levi, until then, I'm waiting for this self righteous woman to come clean. Levi has his own life to live, he's young and maybe he won't make the mistakes this family seems to not avoid. Levi, just hang in there plenty of us really feel sorry for you. If you work full time you don't get your education. If you continue school you don't earn a good income. You can't win. God Bless you Levi "

    To mamamia wrote on Apr 9, 2009 11:42 AM:

    " Ah, I see you are yet another perfect mother whose children have never, ever made mistakes or poor decisions. And of course, your teen-aged children only do what you 'let' them do, right? Oh, but of course they do! All good parents have children who are ALWAYS angels, make nothing but excellent decisions and only do what we 'let' them, right? (Oh, if only your parenting was up on the world stage for all of us to see and armchair quarterback). "

    carol wrote on Apr 9, 2009 10:48 AM:

    " Bristol did the first interview, follks. And Palin showed up for that one. Now she is accusing the media of bashing. She creates a story and when it is reported she says it's unfair. "

    Mamamia wrote on Apr 9, 2009 10:06 AM:

    " You say Levi's mother is a 'known drug user', Ben C--and Palin LET HER DAUGHTER GO OUT WITH HER SON, AND GO OVER TO THAT HOUSE?

    Some mother! "

    Ben C wrote on Apr 9, 2009 9:32 AM:

    " Let's see....
    Levi's mother is a known drug-user and has been charged with attempting to sell controlled substances. Sister is a thief.

    Seems to me that Bristol made a poor choice for a boyfriend and a wise choice in realizing it and leaving him.

    And those that salivate over the chance to find something, anything, to use in thier efforts to bash the Palins are going to use the words of the Johnstons?! Geez....I guess if those are the kind of people that are in your camp..... "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 9, 2009 8:02 AM:

    " Can we agree he was living there? He had a tooth brush there. That's a critical point. With regards to men/women cohabitating, I've always felt tooth brushes & tampon's were a critical juncture. Once either appears in your bathroom, you suddenly become aware another human being is living with you.

    Levi said he had his Oral B on her sink for more than a weekend...Live in boy friend! live in boyfriend! Conservative small town family values crashing all around us. "

    jim from Boston wrote on Apr 9, 2009 7:41 AM:

    " When's the wedding? "

    jomama wrote on Apr 9, 2009 7:28 AM:

    " lets see here...having this guy go on national tv and talking about porking your daughter, now what could go wrong with that? when the presidential election ended i had hoped this was going to be the end of it but i have a feeling this is going to be right up there with octo mom....no matter how sick and tired we get of it, its going to drag on and on. give him a few years of the legal system and that will wipe that smile off his face. "

    Former Valley Girl wrote on Apr 9, 2009 7:20 AM:

    " Wow how easy it is for all of you to bash our girl Sarah now that the stimulus checks are but a distant memory. I was there when we elected Sarah as governor when everyone was on the Sarah bandwagon. I was there when it was announced she'd be McCain's running mate. "You Go Girl"! and "We Love you, Sarah" signs were EVERYWHERE along the Parks and Palmer-Wasilla Highways and businesses all over were touting her good name. STOP the kindergarten name-calling and THINK FOR YOURSELVES instead of letting the media bias your opinions. "

    Perdone wrote on Apr 9, 2009 6:11 AM:

    " "Idontgetit" brings up some good points--however, they overlook the reality that--when it comes to Palin's vs Johnston's--there are no good guys.

    I'd say both families deserve one another--like attracts like. The Palin's may be in a position wherein they can indulge and nurture their self-delusions of wholesomeness or righteousness; the Johnston's are not--thanks to the mother's recent arrest.

    The Palin's are about as wholesome as sour milk.

    These families are prime for a chair-throwing, hair-pulling episode of Jerry Springer.

    A real leader would never let things come to this. "

    babygirl wrote on Apr 9, 2009 5:56 AM:

    " Valley Trash, that says it all. This family is a joke. POW "Prisoner of Wasilla. I saw that bumper sticker on a truck. Now I need to find one for my rig "

    OAmerica wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:25 PM:

    " Stop with all the white trash comments, stop the hurtful things to this young couple they're struggling to build a relationship for their child, No one is trash it took 2 to tango and both have done interviews, neither are virginal or mature. Levi needs some legal advice and Bristol and Levi need to meet outside the home for parenting /relationship class. The Palin family is not perfect, they don't have the answers or skills to help this relationship. Sarah and Todd do not have the rights like Levi does to Tripp, "

    babygirl wrote on Apr 8, 2009 8:36 PM:

    " P.O.W "Prisoner of Wasilla" "

    Idontgetit wrote on Apr 8, 2009 7:27 PM:

    " Levi Johnston professes to be a great dad who wants only to see more of his son (he admits he sees his son 9 out of 10 times he tries but can't take him to his house..hello, his mom lives there and she's a drug addict and charged wtih 6 felonies). THEN, he says he's open to acting/modeling. The opportunities for modeling and acting gigs in Alaska are slim and none. He would need to move to NY or LA, in which case he'd very rarely see his son if at all. What is it you want? "

    What show did you watch wrote on Apr 8, 2009 6:30 PM:

    " "Discussing your bedroom antics"
    He did not do that. An Editor should not comment using their suspect imagination. "

    Hmmm... wrote on Apr 8, 2009 5:31 PM:

    " Poor Debra
    "Upstanding" you have GOT to be kidding.
    Seems like more laying down has been going on than standing up!
    As I said before, Redneck Rampage, Geraldo and Dumb and Dumber all rolled into one hypocritical package.
    Way too much winking, whining and foaming of the mouth by all parties.
    Believe it or not there are places in this country where this kind of behavior is NOT the norm.
    No wonder you think they are "OK"...it's all you know! "

    debra wrote on Apr 8, 2009 4:38 PM:

    " This whole thing is blown up way out of portion. Who cares what LEVI said. The Palin family is upstanding, honest and hard working. What does Levi's family do. People like them are why some folks refer to us as Valley Trash, guess in this case they're right. Sarah, don't let it get to you. We all know what kind of people they are! "

    TO Observer wrote on Apr 8, 2009 3:31 PM:

    " 'Off limits', you say? Excuse me, but apparently you missed the willful interview between Palin's daughter, Bristol, and Greta van Susteren.

    You can't demand 'off limits' and seek the media's attention, either concurrently, or thereafter--then whine about it.

    These Palin's--and their supporters--are the most ridiculous, hypocritical people. They make themselves so easy to laugh at. "

    To The War Vet wrote on Apr 8, 2009 3:14 PM:

    " You are mistaken. There are many of us( war vets) out here that love Obama and voted for him. He is the best commander in chief we have had since Clinton. YOU DO NOT SPEAK FOR ALL VETS! "

    To All The Palin Lovers wrote on Apr 8, 2009 3:11 PM:

    " No one twisted anyone's arms to go on TV and talk. All of their true colors are finally coming through. They are all second class citizens and uneducated bloats. And ask to see transcripts.ARE YOU KIDDING? How many finished a reputable school????
    POOR ALASKA! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 8, 2009 1:38 PM:

    " To Oops- regarding my being evil and criminal minded. I'm actually neither of either. I have principles, but also just enjoy poliitcs as a sport. My comments are along these lines. I just like to see the game played well. This Levi matter is hardly important in and of itself. I think it's being mishandled and even though it's a dopey thing it becomes something each day it endures. "

    To MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 8, 2009 11:40 AM:

    " "If it makes you feel better, go smack the "Donate" button in the "Sarah Pac" ad her team wisely placed here. .."

    Make sure you donate to the right place though. Search out the latest AP story of 'Texan’s Palin defense fund isn’t legal, PAC says". That thing is just going to add to the legal bills. Too funny. "

    Oops wrote on Apr 8, 2009 11:22 AM:

    " MAXKATT - you are evil and criminal minded "

    Rainboo wrote on Apr 8, 2009 11:21 AM:

    " Cindy McCain had a drug addiction, stole funds and Republicans wanted to make her "First Lady" NOW some young man is fighting to see his son, not Sarah Palins son, people we need to get a legal fund going for Levi. We need to help a father get his rights. Funny how we all want these young easy girls to get all the help in keeping the baby, but won't help a father. Palins aired her sisters dirty laundry (Troopergate) Todds DUI, Bristols PG, kiddie travel, illegal emails, don't tell me Levi is trash! BULL! "

    Disgusted wrote on Apr 8, 2009 10:49 AM:

    " On the CBS interview, the interviewer asks Levi who is lying regarding whether he was living in the Palin home...him or Palin. He said that SHE was lying. I believe it. He lived ther efor 2 months. It was common knowledge and Meg Stapelton KNOWS this. He has no reason to lie, she does. Her compulsive lying is wearing thin on us all. He daily tyrades and drama has got to end. We are the laughing stock of the US. "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 8, 2009 10:19 AM:

    " politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

    Mercedes Johnson= "Look what they are doing," she said. "They are lying trying to save themselves. They are the ones that asked for it. They brought him to the campaign. They should have known what was coming."

    Come on Momma. Get someone in there. Someone trusted but safely removed. Have them get with someone close to him. Understand what's important to him. Make it go quiet. Cancer grows, it doesn't just go away. Careful as you go, this can't become another Trooper thing either. "

    npadilla wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:33 AM:

    " i believe it was Levi's mother & sister that did the most damage.... Seriously.... what girl tatoos her brother's name on herself? Can anyone say weird? If Levi was considering his custody issues before all else, I would think he would have already seen a lawyer, and he would have definitely chose a more respectable venue to air his issues than the Tyra Banks show. "

    To Hypocrisy wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:23 AM:

    " Both Obama bending over(you know what that will get you) for the Saudi King and Bush kissing him show me that neither man has the dignity we are entitled to from the POTUS or a true respect for the nation and people they serve past and present. Mr. Obama even refused to go to Normandy to pay respect to our fallen heroes from D Day. He didn't want to offend the Germans. Well he offended me and every war veteran.We have set a pretty low bar for what we expect of a president. Both Bush and Obama are living proof. "

    Cliff in Ohio wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:23 AM:

    " Why doesn't Palin ask the "witch hunting" Pastor to drive Levi out of Alaska?/ "

    TO Sad2 wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:13 AM:

    " You say the media doesn't pursue those things the (extended) Obama family's dealing with? Of course they do--how else would you have known about them in the first place? What an idiot!

    You can google CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNN and ABC and find full stories on each of the instances you describe. "

    Observer wrote on Apr 8, 2009 9:00 AM:

    " During the campaign Obama declared his family "off limits"and rightly so. However the always hateful left would not play by the same rules for the Palin family. Levi Johnston and family present low hanging fruit for dumpster divers like Tyra Banks and the knuckle draggers at MSNBC. Levi disgraced himself and the Palin family. He is not newsworthy and only a tool for the politics of hate. Mr.Obama has refused to release his medical history or college transcripts . Try that Sarah Palin !! The media is biased and managed. Boycott networks and newspapers(ADN) that are biased. Fight back.!! "

    Rainboo wrote on Apr 8, 2009 8:55 AM:

    " The Johnston family is trying to stand up for themselves! Palin paraded Levi around for her self promotion now he's trash. Palin has poor public relation skills, she lacks in so many areas. Levi is wanting time with his son without strings attached. (kinda like Palin and the stimulus package) now you see how teen pregnancy gets hard on young people, parents get involved take over their lives, decisions and the child. Levi doesn't stand a chance. Doesn't matter that she's gov, she is a evil woman. Palin is our STATE TRASH "

    danb wrote on Apr 8, 2009 8:41 AM:

    " The less said....the better. It's crashing down on all of them and the "outside world" is standing by laughing.

    Forget the book deals... "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 8, 2009 7:33 AM:

    " To Sad2...The difference is this Palin Fire keeps getting fed. Palin camp needed to go off the radar. Sarah should have kept the family off the airwaves. Someone should have gotten with Levi and explained how it was in his best long term interest to do the same. They could have made this happen.

    If it makes you feel better, go smack the "Donate" button in the "Sarah Pac" ad her team wisely placed here. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 8, 2009 7:17 AM:

    " CA wrote on Apr 7, 2009 10:31 AM:

    " What the Johnstons did showed a lack of decency and dignity to the Palins for not keeping this family matter private.

    I hope someone had a serious talk with these three about the damage they had done. Their actions did not make themselves look good. "
    =============================
    The Palin crowd supporters have NO CLUE. recall Bristol on TV with Greta, and Sarah bursting into the interview. Just cause they did it first does not make it better. BTW who does Meg Stapleton work for?????? "

    Patsy Carlisle wrote on Apr 8, 2009 6:32 AM:

    " Why would any mother want her 3 month old in the home of a woman on trial for selling drugs? If Levi really wants to have his child visit his family, get a job, get a place of your own away from your mother and grow up! Maybe then restrictions will be lifted. I think you should have access to your child, but not at your mom's house!!!! "

    Sad2 wrote on Apr 8, 2009 6:12 AM:

    " Where is their interest of the MSM in, say, allegations that Joe Biden's daughter was a cokehead?
    Or Obama's brother in Kenya is a drugs criminal?
    Or Obama's aunt is still illegal in the US?

    But the media doesn't pursue it. Largely because the media wishes to protect Joe Biden (and therefore Obama) from any hint of scandal or "messy family lives" (as Sarah Palin's just-less-than-picture-perfect family life was often referred to).

    He's a Democrat, and therefore deserving of praise.
    Palin's a Republican and deserving of nothing but contempt and hatred. "

    Jim wrote on Apr 8, 2009 5:59 AM:

    " Not only does Levi not have respect for himself, he also has no respect for his child. Does he actually think that this tape will be not played for his child to see in the future? What kind of man goes on national television to dish dirt about his child's mother? He either does not respect his child or he is too stupid to realize what he just did.

    Yes, the governor was wrong for assuming that the media would treat her family with the same deference they show Democrats. "

    Levi Johnston Sarah Lying wrote on Apr 8, 2009 5:12 AM:

    " Google..cbs morning show..for story and video "

    Big Deal wrote on Apr 8, 2009 5:05 AM:

    " Who cares! Everybody is america makes choices in their private lives that warrent a "do over". Some like Levi, brag about it. None of this has anything to do with the Gov.'s job performance, but lots of her critics would prefer to focus on this junk. Give it a rest. "

    Hypocrisy wrote on Apr 8, 2009 4:50 AM:

    " "A man who bowed down to a Saudi King today."--- I have to assume you you have not seen the pictures of Bush holding hands with the Saudi Prince and almost putting a lip lock on him. "

    Cheryl Harper wrote on Apr 8, 2009 2:36 AM:

    " Hypocrisy - that "change I can believe in" is working out just fine for me. Thanks for asking. What's that got to do with Palin's daughter? Palin wasn't smart enough to know what the Bush Doctrine was, to know Puten NEVER flies into her air space, to know ONE Supreme Court Decision other than Roe v Wade, to be able to name ONE example of McCain's efforts for oversight........I could go on and on but we're only allowed 100 spaces. She's THE Maverick with true Christian family values!! You must be proud! "

    WHOA wrote on Apr 7, 2009 8:55 PM:

    " This is pretty good stuff, we have a lttle boy thats not getting his way, Mom is druggie and dad is on the slope, You got a daughter of a Govenor, the daughter went on Fox...
    So let see do any of these folks have the comon sense of privacy....NO....
    They are showing what kind of scum they are becoming..
    thats TV folks... "

    AKVoter wrote on Apr 7, 2009 8:27 PM:

    " Let's all pray another Palin doesn't get pregnant anytime soon. Remember unrealistic abstinence got the last one in trouble, more like hereditary extra-curricular activities. "

    Hypocrisy... wrote on Apr 7, 2009 8:21 PM:

    " Someone asked, "what about hypocrisy?"Hypocrisy lives in the White House. A man who bowed down to a Saudi King today. A man who has an aunt about to be deported, and a brother who lives in a shack in Africa. A man none of you are talking about much anymore. How is that "change you can believe in" working out for all of you now?" Palin would have been smart enough not to spend us into the poor house. "

    Sad wrote on Apr 7, 2009 8:11 PM:

    " It's just so very sad for our community, our state and our nation. Palin will do what is best for Palin and will sick her pitbull Stapleton on anyone who gets in the way of her ambitions. She exploited her daughters and Levi during the convention and throughout the campaign only to throw them under the bus once they can't be of any further service to her ambitions. And this is a person who wants to lead the free world - I think not! "

    MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 7, 2009 7:21 PM:

    " We're edging ever closer to that bad reality TV show people used to say this situation was ripe for.

    In all seriousness, If the gov. intends to go national, she's going to need for this to be put to sleep. If HQ isn't reaching out to assist, that's a bad sign she's been abandoned. She won't have the juice to get out of AK on her own. This is a pivot point. She's becoming defined by this circus of disfunction. The longer it lasts, the harder to wipe off. "

    Note of Gratitude wrote on Apr 7, 2009 6:45 PM:

    " Johnston shows he can lower himself to the Palin's classless standards by going on national television and talking about the pregnancy, and fatherhood--and Sarah Palin has the audacity to criticize him?

    Thank you, governor, for once again exposing yourself for who you really are. The Democrats and Independents and a lot of Republicans "got it" in the last election. There will be more who do, the way you are going. "

    hometown wrote on Apr 7, 2009 6:21 PM:

    " You all just sit back and watch, this family is about to do what they have done to Mike Wooten when he wouldnt just hand over his kids. They will make up lie after lie keep him in court for years and years trying to wear him down, all because he wants to be a good dad. All I have to say is good luck to you Levi these people think they are God they will try to destroy you hang in there like Mike has done hopefully truth will prevail. "

    El Dee wrote on Apr 7, 2009 5:06 PM:

    " This is all so discusting. The father has rights of visitation. IT should be handed over to the ourts fora schedule now. That poor baby will never have a normal existance now...
    He is already A National Looser. Get it together Mom & Dad. "

    just thinkin wrote on Apr 7, 2009 4:55 PM:

    " Either way it really was not cool for the Palin office to attack Levi before even seeing the show. She is the one who complained about taking things out of context and they had no context until AFTER the airing. "

    Oh My wrote on Apr 7, 2009 4:29 PM:

    " GET high Levi with something from your Mom and spill your gut about what really went on all fall with the Palins. It will sell more than Pamla Sue Anderson. You will be rich and then you can provide for your son if Granny Sarah will loosen her hold. Good Luck kid! "

    Chris wrote on Apr 7, 2009 3:43 PM:

    " So... the "family values" candidate allows her children to do the wild thing?

    You betcha! Wink-wink "

    Kelly B. wrote on Apr 7, 2009 3:34 PM:

    " Cheryl Harper wrote: "Given all that has come to light about Sarah Palin, will she be re-elected in Alaska?"

    REPLY: I don't think Palin will run for governor in 2010. She wants the book money, and can't do that as a sitting governor. "

    Kayla wrote on Apr 7, 2009 3:14 PM:

    " I am a proud supporter of Sarah Palin, but I am getting so sick of hearing about her all the time. I am glad Levi is standing up and telling his side of the story. He needs to take Bristol to court and get partial custody of his baby. She has no right to keep Trip from his father!
    If you ask me, that is a little immature, where is the parenting from Sarah on this??
    Thank you Levi for finally stating the truth for all the world to hear :) "

    Rainboo wrote on Apr 7, 2009 2:55 PM:

    " Sarah and family are now drawn to the tabloids and celebrity news for their fame hunger and stuffing their purses. Maybe we should start a Levi /Tripp Johnston fund at the MVFCU and get Levi some money for legal representation. I bet this would help him dearly. Come on friends of Levi let's help this young father out. "

    Kelly B. wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:59 PM:

    " KEEP TALKING, LEVI! TELL EVERYONE EVERYTHING YOU KNOW! DO IT FOR YOUR COUNTRY. "

    Cheryl Harper wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:58 PM:

    " Given all that has come to light about Sarah Palin, will she be re-elected in Alaska? "

    Cheryl Harper wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:50 PM:

    " Sarah Palin does precisely what she thinks will benefit Sarah Palin. She runs her mouth at every opportunity. It is she who paraded her pregnant teen introducing her internationally ALONG WITH the boyfriend - of whom she was "so proud." It was Sarah who needed to comment on her daughters educational status. It was Sarah who needed to comment on her future son-in-law's employment. Sarah mounts any microphone available - hot or cold. Be sure to catch your first Dud's men's magazine article this month. It's Levi's turn. He's earned it. "

    Hmmm... wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:38 PM:

    " JW, you are so right. Many of us worked our way through college, didn't sit doing ridiculous interviews for our money. SO...I challenge the two child-parents. Use your money, get an education, do something to help people. Don't be a Republican mouthpiece, work for the party that actually DOES something for people. I know, how about some community service? Levi, if you really want to tick off Palin do community service, we all know she finds no validity in it since she made fun of our president for helping people! "

    Hmmm... wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:31 PM:

    " To "Double Standard" and everyone who THINKS the Republican party is the party of high morals. How about hypocrisy? It looks like Levi was "good enough" to be the future son in law throughout the campaign but now not good enough to have private visitation with his own son. Unless adjudicated otherwise, I believe he has parental rights even if he doesn't marry Bristol and even if his mother sells drugs and even if he spills the beans on the hypocritical governor for allowing unmarried sex under her roof.
    Levi, go visit your son, wink-wink, you betcha! "

    Joseph Wasilla wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:08 PM:

    " Holy cow, small town Wasilla in the news so much for family BS. Who the heck cares what the Palins do? They are not the family they say they are. I can clearly see Sarah in controll at all times. Why don't you (Sarah) do your job and start being honest with our people. As for your daughter she got paid alot of money from Greta to do a story (which was not all truth). Maybe now both Bristol and Levi can get on with focusing on the most important thing in their life. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:04 PM:

    " CA wrote on Apr 7, 2009 10:31 AM:

    " What the Johnstons did showed a lack of decency and dignity to the Palins for not keeping this family matter private.

    I hope someone had a serious talk with these three about the damage they had done. Their actions did not make themselves look good===================Ahh, so you thinkit was fine for Bristol and Momma to go on TV with Greta, double standard much?? Sarah is a media chaser "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 7, 2009 1:02 PM:

    " Double standard... wrote on Apr 7, 2009 7:48 AM:

    " Scandal of any kind is normally a career enhancement for a democrap. Republicans are held to a higher standard because they are considered the party of high morals and pro life. If the Palin's were democraps, and pro choice this would be a non story or more likely the liberal media would be circling the wagons to spin the story in a much more positive light. The media hates Palin because she is a Republican pro life threat to their left wing agenda. "================You are SICK "

    I Beg to Differ wrote on Apr 7, 2009 12:33 PM:

    " ...return to a normal pace? These instances ARE the normal pace for the Palins. Go back before last autumn's elections...scandals were circling Sarah Palin. They were there.

    And by the way, Levi Johnston IS related to Sarah Palin--through her grandson. Just because the kids aren't married doesn't mean the families are no kin to one another. Palin blood and Johnston blood course through the veins of Tripp. He has a mother and father, aunts and uncles, and he has grandparents on boths sides. "

    86 of Alaskans asked for this wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:52 AM:

    " I am one of the 14% of Alaskans who knew all about Sarah, Molly, Todd and Mike and their kids long ago and could not believe that most Alaskans were really going to make her our leader. Now I see there are people in the lower 48 drinking her cool aide. Wake up people, this is something out of a cheap B movie that keeps on rolling and building steam. "

    To Double Standard wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:15 AM:

    " To Double Standard:
    We don't like Palin because she is not intelligent enough to run this country,look how she handles her own house. She is uneducated and self serving. She needs to focus on the family and stay out of the limelight.
    Poor kids,poor grand son and poor Alaska. "

    Oops wrote on Apr 7, 2009 11:06 AM:

    " Bristol and Levi decided to keep the baby, Sarah had no say so. The parents of Tripp are that, the parents. Sarah in providing shelter to her daughter and grandbaby is not the ruler of this baby or relationship, Bristol should have choices.
    Being governor is not a right it is a privilege, Bristol you need to know WE can take that from your mom, it's called IMPEACH. No one should take control of your baby. Levi and Bristol both have done interviews, safe sex was not used thats a MATURE statement. Get over it. "

    CA wrote on Apr 7, 2009 10:31 AM:

    " What the Johnstons did showed a lack of decency and dignity to the Palins for not keeping this family matter private.

    I hope someone had a serious talk with these three about the damage they had done. Their actions did not make themselves look good. "

    To Levi Johnston wrote on Apr 7, 2009 9:55 AM:

    " A piece of advise; be careful of what you say and do, and especially careful of who you say it about or to. Good luck to you, your gonna need it. "

    khbalaska wrote on Apr 7, 2009 9:10 AM:

    " I would have to concur. What on earth are they thinking? To go public with all this then have the audacity to whine when people comment. "

    Rainboo wrote on Apr 7, 2009 9:04 AM:

    " Personally I feel sorry for Levi, he's the father of a beautiful son with strings attached. He can't take a picture, take him where he wants and it all revolves around the grandmother???? You're so right it's all about Sarah!! Sarah thinks everyone lives around her,she's just a governor, So what if people get a pic of the baby, geez she thinks if she doesn't get money it ain't happening. I hope the best for Levi, all the negative about uncaring fathers and he can't enjoy his son, God's watching Sarah he's watching "

    Close ties break wrote on Apr 7, 2009 9:02 AM:

    " Future son in law, out on the road for the GOP, phony lot of deception to play a winning hand which went badly for the GOP and still is a plague like never seen here in Alaska. Why can't Levi take and see his son. Palin bragged and dragged him all over and has now hung him out to dry, so Paliny of her. What a Palinerick. "

    Joy Henley wrote on Apr 7, 2009 8:59 AM:

    " Levi Johnston needs to see a Family Law attorney so a Parenting Plan can be devised that will offer a workable solution. It is not up to the Palins to determine when he will see the baby. He should have the right to take his child out of the Palin household. This is not just about father's rights, but the human rights of the father and baby to have a quality relationship and love one another. Everyone needs to get along so this child does not suffer emotional harm. It is REALLY about this baby. "

    EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 7, 2009 8:11 AM:

    " Maybe now both Bristol and Levi can get on with focusing on the most important thing in their life. Raising their new born son, and hopefully doing it in the privacy of their own home. Lets pray Sarah and the media leave them alone. "

    Double standard... wrote on Apr 7, 2009 7:48 AM:

    " Scandal of any kind is normally a career enhancement for a democrap. Republicans are held to a higher standard because they are considered the party of high morals and pro life. If the Palin's were democraps, and pro choice this would be a non story or more likely the liberal media would be circling the wagons to spin the story in a much more positive light. The media hates Palin because she is a Republican pro life threat to their left wing agenda. "

    Heredity and Evolution wrote on Apr 7, 2009 7:42 AM:

    " you wrote, "And while Levi Johnston is no relation to Governor Palin..."

    Did I miss something. Isn't Governor Pain's grandchild by Bristol carrying the genetic chromosomes of Levi Johnston??? "

    What were you thinking wrote on Apr 7, 2009 5:15 AM:

    " You opted to give the Palin/Johnston family dirty laundry even more publicity in your editorial, which was pretty darn trashy on your part. In future, please try to find something more thought-provoking to write about and leave that clan to Jerry Springer and the tabloids. "

    I watched it wrote on Apr 7, 2009 4:45 AM:

    " I watched the entire show. There was no talk about "bedroom antics". You are part of the problem and not part of the solution. Therefore you should keep your pen/keyboard from operation!
    No, I am not related, friends nor a supporter of the Palins. "

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