And what does noted trial lawyer Rex Butler get out of this unseemly charade?
Even as Gov. Palin’s political career comes to an end, people — media — continue to listen to this emerging adolescent as if he has some kind of insight regarding the governor’s decision.
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It’s understandable the blogosphere would eat this up, and other publications like Seventeen or Snake Lovers Monthly, but for The Associated Press and others to give him the time of day is remarkable.
It’s not like he’s had a lot of chat time with the governor since the well-publicized break-up with Bristol Palin. So what information could he have? None. He, like the rest of us, can only guess until the governor tells us more. The point, however, is by giving Johnston an interview, legitimate news organizations are slapping her in the face.
Obviously they aren’t getting the responses they want from people who may have some real knowledge about why she wants to leave office. So they go to the “sources” who will talk, no matter their total lack of information or credibility.
And Rex Butler is there to answer the phone and make sure the deal is done for his herring-slurping sideshow.
In the meantime, The Associated Press and others continue to reinforce Johnston’s belief that he can actually contribute something to the world without having to work.
There has been talk he could make money as a model. That works. He wouldn’t need to move his lips except to be a little pouty.
There are also rumors he will have an outdoors show on television. Watch out Larry Csonka. At least a television show would be a good start toward earning a paycheck — with X percent going to Butler, no doubt — and it would give him even more minutes of quasi-fame. Or at least that consistent face time he seems to enjoy.
Such a show, if it comes to be, would also give him ample opportunity to talk about a subject he might actually know something about.
Comments
44 comment(s)buddy glover EVANSGa. wrote on Jul 21, 2009 5:53 AM:
edwardjmeyer15267 wrote on Jul 20, 2009 7:02 AM:
" Levi needs to get a life. And Rex butler well he gets what is most important to him fame "
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I think Levi has a life. Not sure what has your knickers in a knot but they probably need to be washed.
What is your thougt about the so called adult quitter/tweeter? "
Juliet delaney wrote on Jul 19, 2009 7:02 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 18, 2009 11:39 AM:
" power wagon;
Perfect response. Yeah, I always get a kick out of the same people that sink to the lowest levels of personal attack, smear and insult suddenly turn around, clasp their hands to their chest and pretend to be offended. Demand apologies, etc etc.
And to defend somebody like this bum? Please... "============
He is a"Bum".
Gee maybe he is pursuing the book deal to be able to support his son. If Sarah can quit to pursue her book deal why can't Levi pursue his? "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 18, 2009 11:36 AM:
" I like the title of this article "Levi talks to the wind."; that's about how much substance I put in whatever he has to say....like somebody just breaking wind. "
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Gee sorta sounds like a description of the "Quitter", who now twits instead of governing.
What did she say on July 3 in her resignation speech?
I don't want to be like other "Lame Ducks" and travel on the state's dime. Hmmm, what has she been doing since July 3? "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 18, 2009 11:33 AM:
" i say to Levi; Go for it, if the media wants to pay you big bucks for anything, take it!
That is as close to a real job as you'll ever get. Remember the slope job you walked out on? You don't want to actually have to work, so pimp yourself out for what you can get, but remember, do it quickly, as the limelight fades just as fast as it lights. "
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He did not walk out of that job. He did not have the requirements for it. "
Oops wrote on Jul 18, 2009 3:15 AM:
giveitup wrote on Jul 18, 2009 1:43 AM:
Write about something important. Levi is just making a buck off his relationship to the Gov and her lovely daughter. Give the guy a break. It's not like the Gov isn't making a buck off her relationships. If you have to write about Levi, at least talk to him and get his side of the story and that might be interesting. "
watcher wrote on Jul 17, 2009 9:26 AM:
Levi being a young, unemployed, hypocritical deadbeat dad has everything to do with it. Because it's funny to note the people that would give this guy any credibility. (Again, I think that's where you hit a nerve!)
Oh well, let them take their prozac and calm down... "
jp wrote on Jul 17, 2009 8:10 AM:
That is as close to a real job as you'll ever get. Remember the slope job you walked out on? You don't want to actually have to work, so pimp yourself out for what you can get, but remember, do it quickly, as the limelight fades just as fast as it lights. "
To Power Wagon wrote on Jul 17, 2009 3:39 AM:
What is your obsession about the term "deadbeat dad?" That has nothing to do with it, and never did. Your continual rudeness, and "Limbaughisms" betray your lack of original thought, and your barbarian tendencies.
In other words, stop being so rude in this public forum! Please save it for your drinking buddies. Grow up! "
to David wrote on Jul 15, 2009 8:42 PM:
David wrote on Jul 15, 2009 5:58 PM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 15, 2009 3:10 PM:
watcher wrote on Jul 15, 2009 7:56 AM:
Perfect response. Yeah, I always get a kick out of the same people that sink to the lowest levels of personal attack, smear and insult suddenly turn around, clasp their hands to their chest and pretend to be offended. Demand apologies, etc etc.
And to defend somebody like this bum? Please... "
Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 14, 2009 3:24 PM:
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 14, 2009 3:11 PM:
It's interesting to note the 'sensitivity switch' that so many people seem to have. Ranting and screeching smear against Palin one minute, then trying to act like wounded deer when somebody tells it like it is in reference to a....deadbeat dad!!!
Tis why so few listen anymore when liberals start to cry and whine. "
To PW wrote on Jul 14, 2009 1:03 PM:
Most people do not enjoy being labeled or put in a box. It has nothing to do with being "overly sensitive," and only a pretentious boor like you P/W would describe someone who points out your continual crudeness in such terms. "
watcher wrote on Jul 14, 2009 9:19 AM:
So only Sarah Palin is fair game, then? Sounds like more lib hypocrisy to me!
I, for one, could care less if people jump all over Levi. After all, wasn't it people like you that used the excuse that 'if somebody chooses to put themselves on stage they should expect this'? (Yet another double standard...that hallmark of liberals everywhere)
Finally, since when do we treat fathers who have more important things to do than provide for thier kids with velvet gloves?
Get real...your attempt to make this into something worse than it is, is quite sad. "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jul 14, 2009 6:09 AM:
Misty wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:20 PM:
Lisnup wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:38 PM:
to to editor.. wrote on Jul 13, 2009 6:36 PM:
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:17 PM:
To editor And to PW wrote on Jul 13, 2009 1:18 PM:
To Power Wagon: Your unending bad manners, and appalling crudeness only make you seem like a worthless, close-minded little troll. You would do better to try to discuss issues, and topics with respect for others, without stooping to the gratuitous insults you continually employ. The object of discussion is to share and consider ideas with courtesy. "
Double standard wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:51 PM:
Few politicians have quit in the middle of their terms for such flimsy and trumped up reasons, Fewer still have gone on to pursue fortune and fame with such bald-faced vulgarity and lack of talent.
If Palin can pursue a book deal, why shouldn't Levi? Criticizing Levi only sets up an unfair double standard. "
Levi made sense wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:38 PM:
We can listen to him or not. This is a free country, and he can speak if he likes. I very much appreciated his input. It made sense, and it was pertinent to the discussion of the day. Frankly, I have heard few explanations that have made quite as much sense as his.
Compared to Sarah Palin's double talking mumbo jumbo, Levi was clear, and put things in perspective. "
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:31 PM:
In Disbelief wrote on Jul 13, 2009 12:16 PM:
Tired of it wrote on Jul 13, 2009 9:06 AM:
" At least Levi is not a Quilter! Palin forced her daughter to break up with him for Political gains. Palin is the real quilter, just looking at her History we see she never follows through with anything. "
You seem to have more information than most on why this young couple broke up. Or, could it be that you, like so many of your ilk, have conjured up some facts to suit you. Lemmings, the lot of you! "
khbalaska wrote on Jul 13, 2009 8:49 AM:
AK territory gal wrote on Jul 13, 2009 8:35 AM:
Oh, and now Hollis French says he is going to run for Governor...when he is behind at least half the crap being thrown at Sarah!!! What goes around comes around Hollis!!!!! Same goes for Levi!!! "
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 13, 2009 7:33 AM:
What do you have against 'quilters'? Why so anti-blanket? LOL "
thomasAlex wrote on Jul 12, 2009 8:58 PM:
Palmer Farm wrote on Jul 12, 2009 8:28 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 12, 2009 3:10 PM:
" Gee, I wonder what his motivation could possibly be?
Only the most close-minded, narrow-viewed dimwit would listen to anything this bum would have to say.
"Oh, all I want is to see my child! (When I'm not galavanting around the nation on the media's dime instead of looking for proper work or helping in any way to raise my kid.)" "
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Oh my Levi is doing the same as your SP, ok for her but not him??
Double standard much??? "
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 12, 2009 3:08 PM:
" He is out partying and doing nothing for his family I saw him in Seward 4th of July partying it up. So tell me is is looking out for his son. Give me a break is fame is not going to last. Get a real job "
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Hey Carol,
Recall the picture showing that Sarah and Todd had his son? So I guess he was not allowed to have him.
But that fact gets in the way of your agenda, huh? "
Power Wagon wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:33 AM:
Only the most close-minded, narrow-viewed dimwit would listen to anything this bum would have to say.
"Oh, all I want is to see my child! (When I'm not galavanting around the nation on the media's dime instead of looking for proper work or helping in any way to raise my kid.)" "
offsoapstone wrote on Jul 12, 2009 9:00 AM:
CMS wrote on Jul 12, 2009 8:30 AM:
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