Bristol Palin is a brave young woman. It would be easy for her to stay home in Wasilla, go to school, quietly raise her son, and do what is necessary to work out a parental visit schedule with Levi Johnston. However, she chooses to put herself in the public eye and opens herself to criticism in order to be a living example to other teens.
Bristol’s proved today by her teen pregnancy advocacy role with the Candie’s Foundation that she is indeed the, “strong, independent and kind-hearted young woman” her mother describes. She is her mother’s daughter.
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Missy Stewart
Ridgeland, Miss.


Comments
109 comment(s)MAXKATT from NY wrote on May 22, 2009 8:00 AM:
Holiday weekend plans? BarbQ, TeaParty? Maybe kick back on the beach and finally read Obama's "Dreams from my Father." "
Uncle Jed wrote on May 22, 2009 12:16 AM:
RahRah wrote on May 20, 2009 6:53 PM:
Uncle Jed wrote on May 20, 2009 2:38 PM:
AKVoter wrote on May 20, 2009 8:50 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on May 20, 2009 6:39 AM:
Wasilla Gorilla wrote on May 19, 2009 5:29 PM:
Oops wrote on May 18, 2009 4:18 PM:
Kathy wrote on May 18, 2009 8:39 AM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 18, 2009 8:25 AM:
She would be brave if she sat down with Levi and tried to work out their situation again without parental intervention.
Bristol should considor getting off the National stage and working with local organizations that deal with teenage pregnancies and support groups. "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 18, 2009 8:21 AM:
" would someone please define "Bravery" for these people, as they must not be able to read nor comprehend meanings of words.
would someone explain what Vanity is, and what it means to be a vain person!
these two words are not the same! And one of them does not belong in the title of this ! "
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JP, I agree Bristol is not brave. She has a free ride without responsibility. Gov Med Ins paid, has lodging and food and all other life's essentials. Brave NO, fortunate YES "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 18, 2009 8:16 AM:
" I would like to say two things. The first is that I was a bad example growing up for my young brother and saved him a lot of trouble. He thanks me for that. It is no different in Bristol's case. I never particularly considered myself brave, just a little stupid and weak. Secondly some of Wasilla High grads were wondering how you graduate from Wasiila High while being absent most of the last year. I await further enlightment. "
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Well said, plus Sarah stated GED not HS Diploma??????? "
DW in DC wrote on May 17, 2009 11:25 AM:
MrWhoever wrote on May 17, 2009 12:07 AM:
jp wrote on May 16, 2009 4:55 PM:
then, would someone explain what Vanity is, and what it means to be a vain person!
these two words are not the same! And one of them does not belong in the title of this blog! "
rita wrote on May 16, 2009 2:39 PM:
caps wrote on May 16, 2009 1:51 PM:
This, unfortunately, isn't news unless a parent is a politico or a celeb.
She chose to have it and chose to keep it.
Responsibility is the word,not bravery. "
Blue Park wrote on May 16, 2009 7:35 AM:
Rainboo wrote on May 15, 2009 7:34 AM:
To Ed from AZ wrote on May 15, 2009 7:28 AM:
Congrats Brtistol wrote on May 15, 2009 7:23 AM:
Ann wrote on May 15, 2009 6:27 AM:
Feminists, liberals,"pro health care for all","fund education instead of war", pro-choice, pro sex & science education, protect the environment "types" don't bash young moms!
Congrats Bristol! Your Graduation is the 1st step to your and your child's bright future! After college, I hope you will consider taking a role in leadership! "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on May 15, 2009 6:22 AM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 14, 2009 3:52 PM:
" Edward, i've tried to answer you twice, and neither one has posted.
there is a huge difference between vanity and bravery, and i see no bravery there! millions of teen mothers go through this same thing all the time, she's no different than any of them, so why treat her as such? "=================
Well there we agree. wish she wopuld have helped at home in the schools and lolocal Planned Parenthood organizations. She sems uncertain as to wheyher abstenience works so maybe she should figure that out first. "
jp wrote on May 14, 2009 3:40 PM:
there is a huge difference between vanity and bravery, and i see no bravery there! millions of teen mothers go through this same thing all the time, she's no different than any of them, so why treat her as such? "
MO Inkslinger wrote on May 14, 2009 2:53 PM:
Bristol hasn't done anything more than most girls had done, she just got caught. I wish Bristol and her son happiness and success and she is very fortunate to have the strong support of a large family something missing for many. "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 14, 2009 1:58 PM:
" Ediot is writing and responding to himself again. Oh dear. "
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If you were not such a pathetic person, I would emphatize for you. But you are as low on the totem pole as the all the others that can't respond to topic, just have to try to be abusively funny. But you all fail in that........................So one simple question in English, how is Bristol brave? Simple enough? Do you have the ability top respond? "
Hes at it again wrote on May 14, 2009 12:14 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 14, 2009 9:48 AM:
" Ann - I think Oops made some valid points. Don't know where you got bitter? Seems like Oops may have expressed what others won't state. I've always felt the Palin's work to hard to place blame on others. We've all tired from the campaign promise of transparency, now we just are passing the time like gas, till Palins reign is over. Bristol is another prop for Sarah. "=========================
Well said, and yes the Palin supporters are so blinded they cannot see past their noses. "
AKVoter wrote on May 14, 2009 8:50 AM:
Ann wrote on May 13, 2009 9:25 PM:
You are really funny (and extremely bitter). But that's okay because nobody takes you seriously anyway. Go take a nap.
Bye now! "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 13, 2009 8:23 PM:
" i like Edward coming here, as he is an easy target, and kind of interesting at times. And once more, Edward is a legend.........................in his own mind at least! "
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Why Thank You JP. you at least acknowledge that I have a mind. We probably will never agree but so be it.........................................Curious though, do you think Bristol is brave, and if so why? "
Oops wrote on May 13, 2009 7:01 PM:
jp wrote on May 13, 2009 5:02 PM:
Brenda wrote on May 13, 2009 2:56 PM:
When I read your postings, I rarely disagree with you.
There is nothing on The Frontiersman's site that states that certain credentials are required to post blogs. And the last time I checked, Alaska was still a member of the union of the United States of America.
Naturally, US citizens have an interest in areas beyond their own neighborhoods. "
Walter Fountain wrote on May 13, 2009 2:45 PM:
Walter Palm Bay, Fl. "
Fireweed wrote on May 13, 2009 1:33 PM:
Bobbie wrote on May 13, 2009 1:14 PM:
AKVoter wrote on May 13, 2009 12:32 PM:
Yap yap yap wrote on May 13, 2009 11:33 AM:
Ann Kaiser wrote on May 13, 2009 10:09 AM:
Bristol is a young woman doing the best she canl wrote on May 13, 2009 6:49 AM:
AKVoter wrote on May 12, 2009 5:36 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 12, 2009 5:01 PM:
" I am proud of this brave young woman...Bristol indeed has the heart of a lion and a soul of an angel (Just like her mother)...
Bristol:...You/your family are in millions of Americans prayers...You GO Girl! "=======================
What is it that she has done that is brave?
She has a roof over her head, food on the table, etc.
If she wants to bea spokesperson, try being one in Alaska for Alaskan girls. Or is the pay too little. Be brave sit with Levi and work it out. "
Deborah of Pa. wrote on May 12, 2009 4:40 PM:
Kelly wrote on May 12, 2009 4:18 PM:
-Bristol Palin February 17, 2009 on Greta Van Susteren "
KentonAK wrote on May 12, 2009 3:57 PM:
Bristol:...You and your family are in millions of Americans prayers...You GO Girl! "
Cmon Bristol wrote on May 12, 2009 3:02 PM:
And congrats on your four degrees.
I hope you have a great summer at Middlebury.
It's nice to know that there are some good teachers and attentive students in Wasilla, with a command of (and appreciation for) the English language, and comprehension skills to boot. "
Rainboo wrote on May 12, 2009 1:35 PM:
Jessa wrote on May 12, 2009 10:21 AM:
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Do they not teach English (and comprehension) in Wasilla? "======================
Wonder if she has been home schooled???? "
Ouch. Come on, don't lump all Wasilla students into the same catagory - I graduated proudly from WHS in 2004 and now, with four BAs (one of which is in English), I'm headed off to the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English. They teach English and comprehension, some people just refuse to learn it. Don't blame the teachers on this one - they're fantastic. "
crux wrote on May 12, 2009 10:10 AM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 12, 2009 8:58 AM:
" Missy Stewart is exactly right. This is a very courageous endeavor on part of Bristol. She is trying to make lemnade out of a lemon and am sure she will be succesful. She indeed has the courage of her mother (and her father). I wish her the best.
God bless! "===================
You are kidding , RIGHT????
If she were BRAVE she would explain to her parents she will lead her life her way, and mayube even get back toether with Levi and work out their problems without interference. "
EdwradfromAZ wrote on May 12, 2009 8:54 AM:
" Geesh, but these Palin's are stupid!
Bristol keeps telling people to learn from her 'example'. Noticing the obvious here...the 'example' she has established is snubbing abstinence and getting pregnant.
Is she not smart enough to understand semantics?
Her messaging should be: 'Learn from my EXPERIENCE, and abstain'. Not learn 'from my example'. After all, her example is so trashy. Why encourage teens to be trashy?
Do they not teach English (and comprehension) in Wasilla? "======================
Wonder if she has been home schooled???? "
mary wrote on May 12, 2009 8:38 AM:
Change = Evolution. Grow up and smell the scam, once again. "
Ben C wrote on May 12, 2009 7:38 AM:
Cmon Bristol and Think wrote on May 12, 2009 6:51 AM:
Bristol keeps telling people to learn from her 'example'. Noticing the obvious here...the 'example' she has established is snubbing abstinence and getting pregnant.
Is she not smart enough to understand semantics?
Her messaging should be: 'Learn from my EXPERIENCE, and abstain'. Not learn 'from my example'. After all, her example is so trashy. Why encourage teens to be trashy?
Do they not teach English (and comprehension) in Wasilla? "
Uh... wrote on May 12, 2009 1:27 AM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 11, 2009 9:03 PM:
" i guess they didn't cover tax law in the "turbo Tax, deluxe edition " dvd rom , eh Ed ? "=======================
Dear JP,
Are you gonna be like that old phonograph with the needle stuck in the groove. Can't face reality, but i don't mind. Wonder if you balked when you were growing up, cause you seem tohave that particular habit.
Regardless, just carry on with your life over looking the obvious. When yoyu see daylight please get back to me.
Thanks.
"EdwardfromAZ" "
granitepaw wrote on May 11, 2009 8:03 PM:
God bless! "
Get real wrote on May 11, 2009 5:20 PM:
jp to EdwardPelosifromAZ wrote on May 11, 2009 4:45 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 11, 2009 4:27 PM:
" you mean "Turbo Tax" Edward?
Edward wouldn't know tax law if it hit him upside of his head.
simple question for Edward;
under which statute does the IRS have the right to lay an "income" tax ?
(keep in mind that they refer to this tax as a direct tax without apportionment) "================
Whatever, just don't pay yours and if you owe, they will catch up with ya!
Ask Sarah about her tax implications, See why she dumped the Suburban. See what happens should her returns be scrutinized. "
Edwardfrom AZ wrote on May 11, 2009 4:24 PM:
" Ediot has been 'proven right'? (Who is this? Is this Ediot blogging under a different name? C'mon! Grow up!)
Ediot has never typed one thing beyond allegations long since proven false or just outright loony accusations and assumptions! 'Get real'! LOL! "==================
By the way the name is Edward not "Ediot" and I see you don't post under yours, hmmmm, whatsa matter.
Hi is this Todd or is it Sarah? "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 11, 2009 4:22 PM:
" Ediot has been 'proven right'? (Who is this? Is this Ediot blogging under a different name? C'mon! Grow up!)
Ediot has never typed one thing beyond allegations long since proven false or just outright loony accusations and assumptions! 'Get real'! LOL! "=====================
My oh my, are your knickers in a knot? I have been right on most items, ask your Dear Sarah about many of the tax implications. She sure dumped the Suburban real fast, repays travel expenses, etc.. So you still try to mock reality. "
to get real wrote on May 11, 2009 12:48 PM:
Ediot has never typed one thing beyond allegations long since proven false or just outright loony accusations and assumptions! 'Get real'! LOL! "
Rainboo wrote on May 11, 2009 12:07 PM:
jp wrote on May 11, 2009 11:52 AM:
Edward wouldn't know tax law if it hit him upside of his head.
simple question for Edward;
under which statute does the IRS have the right to lay an "income" tax ?
(keep in mind that they refer to this tax as a direct tax without apportionment) "
carol wrote on May 11, 2009 11:28 AM:
Judith wrote on May 11, 2009 10:27 AM:
Get real wrote on May 11, 2009 10:09 AM:
Something I've noticed on here... Like him or not, more often than not "Ed from AZ" has been proven right on these blogs. One example I recall off the top--He nailed the tax situation Palin's in.
Republicans on here really hate it when liberals turn out to be right about things. When it happens, they really, really abuse the liberal messenger. That's why "Ed" is always under fire here--he's right too often. "
observer wrote on May 11, 2009 9:08 AM:
AKVoter wrote on May 11, 2009 8:35 AM:
Gary wrote on May 10, 2009 11:20 PM:
You got a president that is a coke head, who let's his brother exist on $20 a year, in Kenya, while he eats $100lb Wagyu steaks! This is the same loser who's favorite aunt is an illegal alien, living on welfare in a Boston Slum!
And don't forget his other brother, Samson Obama, who was arrested in the UK for raping an underage girl!
I'm proud of Bristol. She is a very brave girl. "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 10, 2009 2:04 PM:
" See! Proof how smart we Dems iz! I've got Ediot from AZ on my side! (Oops...gotta go...there's a special on TV about Al Gore inventing the internet and providing rock solid proof of global warming! We sheep gotta get our daily dose of liberal brainwashing to fill the void in our brains where intelligence and logic normally resides....) "========
Another case, when you have no basis for a logical answer Palin supporters just show their ignorance by mocking the messengers. "
Ben C wrote on May 10, 2009 12:05 PM:
jp wrote on May 10, 2009 10:00 AM:
My idea of bravery has nothing to do with limelight or media, as that is more considered vanity.
bravery is putting all above you, for the betterment and safety of all, giving the ultimate sacrifice. like our soldiers do every day.
nobody "Wants" to be a hero, they don't ask for it,
Bravery is the true test of moral fibre.
one can hope you never have to take that test. "
uncle Ellsworthey wrote on May 10, 2009 9:48 AM:
There's a lot of folks on here who really can't understand poor old EDfromAZ.
I used to work in a mental hospital as a clinical psychologist and I see an awfull lot of them in Ed. Poor fellow lost his way and has only one thing to think about, the word p-a-l-i-n. Makes no difference in what context it is used, he has his crap to say, always the same and never varies. Poor guy. "
ReDuhhhblican Dolt wrote on May 10, 2009 6:20 AM:
The Palins are the poster family for America. EVERY single family in this country has experienced teen pregnancy. It's American, and the way we ReDuhhhhblicans practice our family values.
These things must be true because Fox tells us so and they are the ONLY news out there besides our knighted leader Limbaugh, whose drug addiction was totally wholesome, and his illegal prescription drug juggling was completely understandable. EVERYBODY does drugs.
Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....... "
Oops wrote on May 10, 2009 4:06 AM:
DJ wrote on May 10, 2009 1:59 AM:
And we enjoy this freedom you share. Without it, the rest of us would be deprived of a village idiot to laugh at. "
LallyGagr wrote on May 10, 2009 12:35 AM:
abigail wrote on May 9, 2009 10:44 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 9, 2009 8:45 PM:
" EdwardfromAZ, next time you want to come on here and astroturf, try using a name like Mooseman or something like that. What the heck is someone from AZ doing on here flaming the Palins. I hope you get a nice check from the DNC. "========
Were you born dumb, or have you gone to the Palin School; of Stupidity? I believe it is a free country and so long as Palin seeks National office I will say my peace with or without your permission. Hmm Freedom of Speech "
DumbDem wrote on May 9, 2009 8:15 PM:
bob wrote on May 9, 2009 4:52 PM:
LuLu wrote on May 9, 2009 3:20 PM:
Josie wrote on May 9, 2009 3:19 PM:
Great that Sarah's frivolous ethics complaints were dismissed. Always knew they were baseless. "
EdwradfromAZ wrote on May 9, 2009 2:55 PM:
" Everything Bristol Palin does is wrong (SQUAWK! SCREECH!) because I don't like Sarah! Therefore I'll knee-jerk reaction everything she does without thought (SQUAWK!) If it was somebody I liked, then I'd be defending it! But I'm an idiot liberal, so I must attack! (SPIT! SPIT!)
I'm either not a parent or I'm a parent that raises my kids perfectly and without fault (thank goodness I can hide in the internet and you can't see the truth!)========
Poor you. Bristol speaks to what ever serves her best at the moment "
Screech wrote on May 9, 2009 12:33 PM:
I see no hypocrisy in voting for a druggy like Dubya, or a prez candidate who's wife's a druggy and a thief, or trusting a druggy like Limbaugh. So much better than that nasty Obama, who audaciously was up front about his previous recreational drug use (that didn't result in an addiction), well in advance of the presidential campaign. What an awful man!
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH! "
Curth wrote on May 9, 2009 6:00 AM:
Barney wrote on May 8, 2009 10:53 PM:
Cece wrote on May 8, 2009 9:45 PM:
Terry wrote on May 8, 2009 9:34 PM:
LauraVW wrote on May 8, 2009 9:13 PM:
Good for us, Bristol, and thank you. "
William wrote on May 8, 2009 9:02 PM:
Linda Winters wrote on May 8, 2009 8:55 PM:
ReaganTMan wrote on May 8, 2009 8:38 PM:
navy wrote on May 8, 2009 8:37 PM:
Ed wrote on May 8, 2009 7:58 PM:
Hmmm... wrote on May 8, 2009 5:37 PM:
Oh, I forgot, the Palins don't care much about that. "
Bailey wrote on May 8, 2009 4:11 PM:
patmo wrote on May 8, 2009 4:11 PM:
Patsy C wrote on May 8, 2009 3:30 PM:
Dumb Dem wrote on May 8, 2009 11:16 AM:
I'm either not a parent or I'm a parent that raises my kids perfectly and without fault (thank goodness I can hide in the internet and you can't see the truth!)
OH, and I LOVE Obama and have no problem with his former drug use and current backpedaling on promises! (SQUAWK! SCREAM!) "
offsoapstone wrote on May 8, 2009 10:02 AM:
69Ford wrote on May 8, 2009 9:51 AM:
Go Away Already wrote on May 8, 2009 7:55 AM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on May 8, 2009 7:53 AM:
Read what you wrote. Bristol should stay home, get her education, and work out the problems with Levi. She is ridiculing the concept of abstinence. She was for it, then against it, and now for it. Sounds familiar doesn't it. The apple don't fall far from the tree. Sorta like the Bridge to No where. "
roughneck wrote on May 8, 2009 7:37 AM: