CNN: Hey, won’t Palin be neglecting her Down’s syndrome baby?
posted at 4:21 pm on August 29, 2008 by Allahpundit
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This is phase one. Phase two will be, “Wouldn’t a strong, responsible, authentic feminist woman have aborted it?” Man, I’m downright giddy at the thought of where the next eight weeks are going to take us.
Ace helpfully offers the left a new campaign slogan. Exit question: Sure, Palin’s running for VP while raising a family of five that includes a special needs baby, but has she “walked through fire” the way Hillary Clinton has? Click the image to watch.
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What am I missing? Palin is #2 on our ticket, and she’s probably more experienced for than their #1 guy.
BuckeyeSam on August 29, 2008 at 4:52 PM
The DU and dKos mental midgets only have to Google her name and you can find the pictures of her conducting Alaska state business when she was 9 months pregnant.
Totally laughable. Totally despicable.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 29, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Many of them will complain that she had too many children already and was taking up more than her fair share of our precious resources. Sarah Palin: Planet killer.
Buy Danish on August 29, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Kim Gandy’s already taking shots at strong, authentic and feminist.
NOW press release
Quisp on August 29, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Is anyone else laughing at the libtards all over teh interweb NOW saying how Romney was sooooooo experienced and worthy of the job. Nice of them to come around. LOL
Speedwagon82 on August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM
So she is a bad mother because she is working? All those cracks in the ceiling were made by childless women?
Did he really say “she unfortunately had a baby with downs syndrome”? I bet we start hearing from the parents of down syndrome children about how unfortunate they don’t feel!
ctmom on August 29, 2008 at 4:54 PM
These are the same
people…. sub humans who don’t care that Ted Kennedy killed Mary Jo, and always bring up Laura Bush in response. The less time spent on these people, the less brain cells you’ll lose trying to figure them out.wise_man on August 29, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Despicable, they are simply despicable. Did anyone failed to notice that little Trip come from a large close family?
Heck, that he is here at all speaks well of his mom.
But hey, the Dimcrats and their minions strategy is so transparent tht is likely to backfire, hopefully badly.
El Coqui on August 29, 2008 at 4:57 PM
My response to the concern for her recent child’s needs? Sarah already has four well-raised children, the cookies are covered.
Maquis on August 29, 2008 at 4:57 PM
How sexist can they be?
becki51758 on Aug 29,2008 at 4:46PM.
becki51758: Not hammer hit nail,but sludgehammer hit nail!
This is an over-the-top,and CNN and their goons
need to apologize,maybe Liberal women will take
this laying down,but not a feisty Republican
women!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on August 29, 2008 at 4:57 PM
They were wanting Romney like we were wanting Biden. Except, we got what we want and they didn’t.
Enoxo on August 29, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Personal experience w/ Downs, my sister. We are 18 months apart and for 40 years, she has NEVER been a burden! She is a BLESSING! He is a fool!
Of course liberals abort their “blessings.”
My anger is beyond words!!!!
McCain/Palin ‘08
rightwingmom on August 29, 2008 at 4:59 PM
May God give Sarah the strength to withstand the ciriticisms
of those with such callous attitudes. They are pro-choice but would deny her the choice to have and love this innocent child. Down’s children are without guile and demonstrate the purist form of love. The Palin family is blessed and we as a nation are blessed to have her as a candidate. What an example for young women and for all of us.
Pat in NC on August 29, 2008 at 5:00 PM
Man,..that’s cold. And, have Todd Palin, who looks like kind of a tough guy(steelworker’s union, and all,)by her side, staring directly into Barry’s eyes as he answers without Teleprompt. Fish in a barrel.
a capella on August 29, 2008 at 5:01 PM
So – father’s are inadequate to care for babies? For special needs babies?
Not just offensive to Palin, and women. Offensive to her husband, and to man and fathers everywhere.
nailinmyeye on August 29, 2008 at 5:01 PM
People,sorry.
Republicans are above this crap,however,remember,the Libs
started this political dirty trench warfare,and the Libs
are playing to win at all costs,
no matter what, and how it takes,
like I said,its Open season on Michelle Omama!!!!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on August 29, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Speak for yourself – Romney would have been a fine pick, not rebellous, but fine nonetheless. All McCain needs to do is announce Romney is getting a cabinet post like Secretary of Treasury and it’s game over.
SkinnerVic on August 29, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Thats the whole point, and I hope that McCain bring that up in the Debates against Obama his Pro-Abortion platform and hwo he voted against banning partial birth abortions, and was against the born alive infant protection act.
Chakra Hammer on August 29, 2008 at 5:02 PM
I can not believe that someone would say something like this. it is just ridiculous. She has managed to raise a family without any help from some idiot media person…I don’t think she needs their advice or approval now.
Terrye on August 29, 2008 at 5:03 PM
……………. more pictures of Palin, please.
Seven Percent Solution on August 29, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Chakra:
I doubt if that will come up in the debates. Obama will let other people do that dirty work for him.
Terrye on August 29, 2008 at 5:04 PM
LOL!
Kini on August 29, 2008 at 5:04 PM
This is just the tip of the viscious iceberg that will
unveil what the Democratic Party really stands for!
canopfor on August 29, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Don’t they sound Bitter!! hahaha!!!
Capt-Dax on August 29, 2008 at 5:07 PM
That was a real piece of work.
a capella on August 29, 2008 at 5:07 PM
LOL
Kini on Aug 29,2008 at 5:06PM.
kini: Aloha,what a glorious day it is!!
canopfor on August 29, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Romney would have been a better choice for President, but the fact that McCain got that nomination meant Romney couldn’t be Veep. There was too many problems, the least of all that they hate each other.
Romney would have increased the current attacks on McCain and made it worse.
Enoxo on August 29, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I’m just digging it to the max my friend.
At least Sarah Palin doesn’t have to say “Whos yer daddy”
Kini on August 29, 2008 at 5:10 PM
A Down’s Syndrome toddler running around the Rose Garden. What a precious sight that will be!
rightwingmom on August 29, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Palin is my kind of Feminist. She has every which way she wants. Mother, Leader, Executor (as in egg zec u tor), Hunter, Reformer, Wife…etc
She is what the feminists of old were fighting for. She is the highest leader of her state and more than likely soon to become the first vice president and soon thereafter the first woman president of the United States of America.
How is she any less capable of taking care of her child as the vice-president than should would be to maintain her post as Governor???
leftists sicken me. They should be praising this woman for overcoming such insurmountable odds…as a woman.
theguardianii on August 29, 2008 at 5:13 PM
If I were the LEFT, I wouldn’t piss of a LADY who knows how to handle a weapon.
PappaMac on August 29, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Not a surprise that Dems will rip a woman in office with children. Remember Jane Swift in Massachusetts? Of course, she wasn’t half the polished politician Palin seems to be, nontheless, liberals will show no mercy to Palin.
coloradoranchhand on August 29, 2008 at 5:13 PM
I’m just digging it to the max my friend.
Kini on Aug 29,2008 at 5:10PM.
Kini:The Movie,Warriors,”Can you just dig it”,hahhaa.
“Whos yer daddy”,Alex I’ll take that for $100.00,LOL!!
:)
canopfor on August 29, 2008 at 5:14 PM
So that’s what happened to my memory!
Seriously though, I can’t hear about Ted Kennedy or see his pic without thinking about that poor girl. How anyone could support Ted after that, much less keep voting for him speaks volumes about where their values lie.
So keep on talking libs, your true colors are glaring. The only ones who think it’s ok are the ones we don’t want supporting or backing us anyways.
4shoes on August 29, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Me thinks,Hillary just went Thermal,I can see the
atoms smashing from here!!!!!!!!!
canopfor on August 29, 2008 at 5:15 PM
I will share your opinion that they have too much baggage, and that’s severely problematic for a good working relationship.
As for attacks becoming worse, they’re getting worse anyway – it wouldn’t have mattered who. Duude, seriously – look at the title of this thread!
Mitt/John just had enough fodder between them for the Donks to put a good reel together = bad news.
What’s your take on him filling a post?
SkinnerVic on August 29, 2008 at 5:16 PM
I would just love to see the angry reaction from Down Syndrome parents organizations! I just hope those reporters are forced to apologize before the cameras as soon as possible…
But I’m not holding my breath…
newton on August 29, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Unlike liberals, Sarah Palin can walk and chew gum at the same time.
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 5:17 PM
Well, the MSM have finally done it.
They have reached the depths of cruelty in their comments about Palin as regards her personal life.
Apparently, the fact that many of them wont be around after the election hasn’t yet sunk in.
So, I say, enjoy the ride through your malice while the suits at your jobs are now discussing when to pink slip you.
pocomoco on August 29, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t liberals the ones who argue that a woman should be able to work and raise a family at the same time? Are they going to start knocking single working mothers too?
DarkeningCloud on August 29, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Interesting, I emailed some friends that I was wondering how long it would take before whispers of this kind started. Then I go and run some errands and come back and I see this. These bastards are like clock work. What absolute weasels, CNN should be ashamed…well if they had any shame.
jnelchef on August 29, 2008 at 5:20 PM
I hope the next 8 weeks expose the media and dems, for what they really are, to those who don’t regularly follow this stuff. On this blog, we know what they’re about, but millions of people don’t pay that much attention. Instead of being sucked in by the one’s speeches and empty platitudes, I hope America realizes that it’s hard-working, principled, no-nonsense people like Sarah Palin (and McCain too) that this country needs.
Muletrain on August 29, 2008 at 5:20 PM
The Left always has a problem with coordinating their attacks. Rather than have a reasoned discussion about the merits of selecting Palin, they grasp at the first thing they can think of and run it into the ground. They cannot afford to do this with this enigma, Obama, as their candidate. Once again, his campaign is going to be accused of beating up on a white woman. Once the country gets to see Palin and how she isn’t a scumbag like Biden, they will tune out all of this nonsense.
grdred944 on August 29, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Phase #3: The “tolerant” among the left start screaming that Palin would be better off in the kitchen.
Ryan Gandy on August 29, 2008 at 5:21 PM
They’re not weasels. They’re evil sharks. I am hoping someone really shames them publicly.
newton on August 29, 2008 at 5:25 PM
There should be a word for that.
(And, no; I mean BESIDES “liberal.”)
logis on August 29, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Michelle Obama doesn’t stay home with her kids. Her mom raises them while she was at her $1 million dollar a year job. The Palin kids have a stay-at-home dad. The old farts over at CNN have to get with it. I live in SoCal and there are many dads who stay home with the kids or work from home so they can take care of them (there are 3 on my street alone).
SuzySanDiego on August 29, 2008 at 5:33 PM
No kidding!!
Ugly on August 29, 2008 at 5:36 PM
This drives me absolutely crazy. I have friends who have a Downs Syndrome kid and the he just blends right in with their busy family. His older sister even takes him out with her on “dates” with her friends. The Donk’s approach would be to kill the child (aka human, boy, brother, lover of peanut butter sandwhiches, etc) rather than love him.
JonRoss on August 29, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Okay, I waded in the filth for a few minutes at both sites, trying to find what you’re talking about, but I didn’t see it. I know you don’t want to repeat vile rumors about a minor, but what is the gist of what they’re saying?
aero on August 29, 2008 at 5:50 PM
You cannot even begin to believe all the denigrating comments I’ve been reading this morning on the local L.A. entertaiment blogs.
There are a lot of very sad, angry little people out there.
The Ugly American on August 29, 2008 at 5:51 PM
And allow me to say that post by Ace……..golden.
This is just too perfect.
The Ugly American on August 29, 2008 at 5:54 PM
…lover of peanut butter sandwiches…you brought a smile to my face, Jon Ross.
This is a child, a gift from God, just like any other child. I am not a mother, but I helped raise my brother and I thank everyday for him. My mom had him late in life and the doctors feared he would be a down’s baby…he was fine, beat the odds, but if he was a down’s baby, I would love him just the same…
Shame on these scumbags at CNN. I hope they are shamed, publicly and with great scorn.
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 5:54 PM
Despicable! I have an older brother who was born with Down’s syndrome in 1959, at a time when many of these children were placed in institutions. My parents were advised to do that, given the fact that my dad was a medical resident. The pediatrician said he would be a “stigma” on the family and my father’s career. My parents promptly got a new pediatrician, and with the help of family, pushed Ralph to reach his full potential. Today he’s a happy, productive human being who has worked in material services at a local hospital for 25 years. I can’t imagine my life without him. Oh, and I should mention I am the youngest of five. Ralph was the second-born; but even though my mom sweated out the next three pregnancies, she never would have considered herself “unfortunate” if any of us had been born with Down’s or any other challenge. It makes me sick the way some of these people on the Left think!
Dariaanne on August 29, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Remember that stupid show on ABC last year that had Geena Davis as the first female President who juggled being a mom and the most powerful person in the world?
Oh, and she was a VP who became President after the Pres died.
I don’t either. I never watched it.
But Palin looks like she could do it!
Bobbertsan on August 29, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Wait until they try to go after her husband:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_palin#Family_and_personal_life
To me he sounds like the man, though.
RightWinged on August 29, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Here’s to all the liberal male commentators: Let’s hope you vent your spleen on the woman candidate. Keep up the fine work you started with Hillary–your skills must be razor sharp by now.
Let Hillary’s supporters witness just how much the women’s vote is negligible to you.
EMD on August 29, 2008 at 6:03 PM
Thanks
JonRoss on August 29, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Yep. The Dumbocrat team is pair of elitist pu$$ies.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 29, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Hilarious!I thought for sure this “she should be at home with the babies” talk would come from someone like the Huckster, and it’s actually the Dems! Classic.
NTWR on August 29, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Why isn’t the MSM all over this sexist comment by Roberts at CNN?!? (Yes, this is a rhetorical question). Just for the record I tried to bring this story to people’s attention at multiple blogs (including here) when it happened this morning at 810am PT. Btw, whoever told Obama to come out and attack Palin’s experience (even before they congratulated her) should be fired immediately. All the Obama campaign has managed to do is showcase how even the bottom of the McCain/Palin ticket has more experience than the top of the Obama/Biden ticket. Too funny!
davenp35 on August 29, 2008 at 6:08 PM
Well, let’s starting investigating Barry and his wifey for money laundering.
UC Med Center contract to Barry supporter
Barry supporter “hires” Barry for legal work but there’s no record
Hmmmmmm…..Parking tickets? Seriously? Is that all they can come up with? Wow.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on August 29, 2008 at 6:08 PM
I recall hearing (may have been on a radio program)a women speak about her DS child. She said expecting the child was like looking forward to going to Paris. The dream of a lifetime. Except when she got off the airplane she found her self in Copenhagen. It wasn’t what she planed on, a lot different than Paris, but also a very lovely place to be. So…….
JonRoss on August 29, 2008 at 6:09 PM
The Democrats are doing their own version of SCANNERS.
Heads exploding everywhere with contradictions.
Palin-drome!!!
profitsbeard on August 29, 2008 at 6:10 PM
Guys and gals, I have a baby son with Down Syndrome. He is 2 years old now and, as you’d expect, slower to develop than other kids his age. But that’s the limit of his pull on my time. He is walking now at age 2 when his sister walked at one. He is saying his first words at 2 when his sister started at 1. But in actual fact he’s an easygoing kid, much less fussy than his sister was and *much* more obedient. I wish there wasn’t so much misinformation about Downs babies out there. They are slower, yes, but ultimately they are just kids. Sarah Palin will be fine as a mom raising Trig. He will require no more time than any other kid his age. I speak with authority!
zmrzlina on August 29, 2008 at 6:12 PM
You have my admiration and applause.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on August 29, 2008 at 6:13 PM
God bless you!
You know what this reminds me of? Back in 2004, some scumbag in TN distributed some flyers with GWB’s face on the body of a Special Olympics athlete, and the caption “Bush winning the election is like the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you’re still a retard!”
Someone found it and spread the news over the Web, to great outrage.
newton on August 29, 2008 at 6:24 PM
I have been eaten by Grue! Fantastic!
zmrzlina on August 29, 2008 at 6:25 PM
….So, zmrzlina…does he use a fork?
Give your boy a hug from all of us!
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 6:27 PM
To me, that just sounded like: “Shouldn’t she be at home with the babies?”
The Down Syndrome part was just the excuse to knock in that line.
That pisses me off more than anything.
Oh and…first time comment here. I’m on LGF as Summer as well. =)
Summer on August 29, 2008 at 6:27 PM
The copy editor in me can’t resist asking if the proper term isn’t Down syndrome (at least in US English), not Down’s?
saint kansas on August 29, 2008 at 6:28 PM
Sadly, DailyKos is spreading a sleazy story about the kid.
See the HA headlines.
BuckeyeSam on August 29, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Sour grapes….I hope they choke on it!
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 6:33 PM
DailyKos….thanks, now I need another shower!
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 6:34 PM
I hope the next 8 weeks expose the media and dems, for what they really are, to those who don’t regularly follow this stuff. On this blog, we know what they’re about, but millions of people don’t pay that much attention.
NellE on August 29, 2008 at 6:34 PM
CNN is now in the same class as the KOS. They appeal to a small fringe group of lunatics. How can simple minded idiots keep them in business?
orlandocajun on August 29, 2008 at 6:38 PM
Good Lt on August 29, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Three, but who’s counting?
thecountofincognito on August 29, 2008 at 6:42 PM
I watched this live earlier today. I couldn’t believe it myself.
I think it is so easy to predict how these clowns will react until they all get their marching orders and settle on the attack plan.
They are all congealing on the ‘inexperience’ play by the GOP is now off the table. They seem to not notice their guy has spent his only high level experience running for office.
Palin was a good choice. As I said before, McCain needed a marketing shake-up.
Let’s hope it’s better than ‘New Coke’.
cntrlfrk on August 29, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Mark Levin is tearing it apart right now….
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 6:45 PM
I’ve already seen one of the attacks on Palin is that her husband works for BP. I think it says he made 46k in 2007 from the oil company.
Is that the best they can come up with? It’s smaller than Michelle Obama’s RAISE when promoted after Barak’s election.
This is gonna be fun!
cs89 on August 29, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Uh oh, I think Levin is gonna blow!
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Aww, Allah, that makes me happy.
Best day at Hot Air evah!
so far
Rosmerta on August 29, 2008 at 6:50 PM
I’m writing from Grue’s stomach, having just been feasted upon. No fork used, I was swallowed whole like a crocodile devours his prey.
It is unfortunate that John Langdon Down, the man who first described Trisomy 21 (the medical name), had a surname that lends people to think the “Down” in Down syndrome is a descriptive adjective (i.e. what a downer!). In British English they say “Down’s baby”, in US English it’s Down syndrome baby.
I don’t want fawning and cooing over Trig or any Down syndrome kid. I just want to say that ultimately we all love our own kids first and foremost(because of biology or dare-I-say-it evolution). Your kid might be smarter than mine, but he’s my flesh and blood, and deserves a shot at a good life that Democrats would happily deny him in the name of “Women’s rights.”
zmrzlina on August 29, 2008 at 6:53 PM
Well said.
Now, Grue…does he only eat smrzlina?
HornetSting on August 29, 2008 at 6:55 PM
I’m sorry. I just can’t take JD Roberts seriously. I still remember him from the ‘Power Hour’ here in Canada back in the ’80’s. Didn’t like him then, don’t like him now. Blah, blah, blah…
pcbedamned on August 29, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Just a couple of comments from a newbie. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a strong Romney supporter, I will have NO PROBLEM voting for a McCain/Palin ticket. She seems like a strong, sensible, competent woman. Good for her.
I have a grandson with Down Syndrome. No child in the world has more sheer joy in living than our little Noah. Our whole family is so glad that he did not meet the fate of more than 80% of children in that situation, who are aborted. Of course, for his family that was never a consideration.
What I am about to say will probably sound “politically correct,” but please think about it. Rather than saying a “Down Syndrome baby,” his mother would prefer that you think of him as a CHILD first. Noah is not a Down Syndrome child, but a child with Down Syndrome, as is Trig Palin.
Heiress on August 29, 2008 at 6:56 PM
Despicable! I emailed CNN on this one and asked for a public apology from Mr. Roberts.
I’m also waiting for all the big feminist organizations to speack out on this.
… I’m not holding my breath.
MochaLite on August 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM
In just a few days we’ll be back to business as usual: slogging through an endlessly tangled morass of liberal lies.
The progress is made in little fits and starts just like this one. When the liberal media is thrown a curve, they resort to their core values: class hatred and utterly mindless stereotyping.
Once the liberals get their act together and all start saying the same slander (no matter how incredibly asinine, or even psychotic that slander happens to be) to millions of people, it will sound perfectly reasonable solely because they have heard it so many times and from so many sources.
But every time a transition occurs, a few thousand more people snap out of the daze, shake their heads and start questioning the constant buzz of media noise they had previously given no more thought to than the air they breathe.
logis on August 29, 2008 at 7:03 PM
CNN—the abortion network. Talk about nerve.
saved on August 29, 2008 at 7:37 PM
God bless you and your family! Every child is a blessing – purely innocent and defenseless and coming into this world expecting love.
Neocon Peg on August 29, 2008 at 7:41 PM
Welcome Newbie – I like the way you think! Child, first!
Neocon Peg on August 29, 2008 at 7:49 PM
May I join Peg in a hearty welcome and a compliment for your wonderful post.
Glynn on August 29, 2008 at 7:54 PM
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