Video: The obligatory “Rockwell moment from Palin’s speech” clip
posted at 10:40 am on September 4, 2008 by Allahpundit
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By popular request. The questions emerging at this hour: Given that she’s appearing at a political event, isn’t it only fair to let the media tear Piper Palin to pieces? And more importantly, could Piper be the secret mother of baby Trig? Stay tuned to the Daily Dish for more on these developing issues.
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Adorable. Family values at work.
bloggless on September 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM
a li’l dab’ll do ya!
homesickamerican on September 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Best personal moment of either convention. Number two is Sen. Obama’s daughter reminding him what city he was in.
BadgerHawk on September 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Maybe Todd isn’t really the First Dude. He could be the First Shemale.
Maybe Todd is a hermaphrodite? He could be Trig’s Mom and Dad?
Jeebus, what’s next?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Title it Family Values.
meci on September 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Of course the lefties wil spin this that Palin has abandoned her baby to be taken care of by her daughter.
William Amos on September 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I look forward to seeing her hrow up, and I know her mom will ground her in better values than Junior Gore got at the Naval Observatory.
sven10077 on September 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM
The sad thing is that’s a funny line… but how many would be sickened to see the pundits go after that scene? Oh wait… Andrew Sullivan already has.
Sugar Land on September 4, 2008 at 10:44 AM
And the Left cringes: “Ewwwwwwwwwwwww! Where’s that kid’s nanny?!”
Tony737 on September 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
There were so many homeruns last night, I can’t keep count.
Vincenzo on September 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
How great is that! A simple caring act that transcends banality. The msm will claim it was scripted.
Fuquay Steve on September 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Awwww.
indythinker on September 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Ok, just spit my coffee all over the screen!
Mrs. Magoo and I talked about this on the way to work today. She said I will never forget Piper doing that. And the best part was Todd gave Trig over to Piper. No hesitation about Piper holding the baby or anything. Just a great family all chipping in with Trig. I have the feeling Trig will be just fine while mom’s at work.
Precious.
Mr_Magoo on September 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
FIFY
Darksean on September 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Aww…..
hippie_chucker on September 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Is Trig even human? Might he not be part space alien or Bat Boy?
I’m just waiting for the MSM idio-pundit to decry Gov. Palin for being an unfit mother for having her kids stay up so late (past 11 pm! on a school night!) without realizing that Alaskans are on Alaskan time, and 4 hours behind East Coast time. I bet there’s going to be someone falling for that bait.
rbj on September 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Awesome, awesome moment. They’re real people, not like…um…well…
Darksean on September 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
“Where’s that kid’s nanny?!”
Correction: “Where’s that kid’s illegal immigrant nanny?!”
Tony737 on September 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
A great example of how Sarah Palin is a bad mother. Having a 6 year old babysit her baby.
What’s that? Family taking responsibility for their own members, loving one another?? Oh, never mind.
originalpechanga on September 4, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Is there a chance that kid isn’t the cutest 7 year old in North America?
maladapted on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Saw this moment on CNN’s feed. Absolutely perfect, completely unscripted. Wonder if Milky Glutes (Ace’s term for Sullivan) will find some cynical Trutherism in this moment.
I’m not accusing the McCain campaign of anything here, but isn’t it strange that Piper would be doing such an adorable thing at just the right moment to get caught on tape? Dare I say, this looks maternal even? Again, not making accusations, I’m just raising Very Important Issues here. Also, I’ve never felt the love of a good woman, or would even recognize familial happiness.
/Sullivan off
Flyover Country on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
They could run Trig against Obama and as far as experience is concerned, they’d be about even.
‘cept that Trig has not written two books about himself, that is.
NoDonkey on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Where’s that kid’s village?!” – Sean
Ha! Nice!
Tony737 on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
There is another moment that is both grounding and phenomenal. When the family came out, they were all waving, and Sarah went and carried her new child around, showing she’s still a mother and she’s ready to lead.
It’s was subliminal, but a very powerful image.
Vincenzo on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
That Trig is such a “burden”…
Mr_Magoo on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Will he grow up to be Batman?
Bigfoot on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
The normally sorta-sane ‘Talk Left’ has decided to pull the gloves off and hammer Bristol, all because she had the audacity to appear on stage with Levi.
Face it, the howling leftist baboons see no difference between a conservative candidate and their family, everyone is fair game in their fevered minds.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Such a beautiful and loving family. Just so good to see. I don’t know how that people that are trying to smear them can sleep at night.
Mulligan on September 4, 2008 at 10:49 AM
If they make an issue out of piper, I’m going to start a campaign to drown those SOBs in angry letters. There are some lines you do NOT cross.
TheUnrepentantGeek on September 4, 2008 at 10:49 AM
One of the many joys I have, being a grandmother of five, is watching the affection displayed by the older children to new babies and siblings. My daughter and son-in-law provide a warm, loving example and the kids follow along. I think the Palin couple may be better parents than they are given credit for. What a lovely picture. What a dear big sister!
marybel on September 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Why does the media ignore that Obama brought his wife and children onto stage after his speech? Yet he wants the kids left alone, too….
Vincenzo on September 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM
I joked to my husband that Governor Palin should have stopped her speech and yelled “Piper, stop putting spit on your little brother’s hair!”
Well, I put my tin foil hat on after hearing about the Enquirer affair rumor, and I think they will say that Todd is not Trig’s father. That leaves Excruciating Andy continuing to demand medical records and DNA tests.
Sorry to put that idea out there, but I think it’s highly likely.
Brat on September 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM
the sad part is that one side of our great American Family is repulsed or feels threatened at the sight of a normal family doing normal things and why the other half celebrates and embraces a simple act of kindness
EricPWJohnson on September 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
All American kids–the Left hates them.
A lot of networks caught that shot.
When Palin introduced her husband and said, “And he’s still my guy,” the network I was watching went from Todd to two older women and they were EATING this up.
The Palin Family is absolute poison for Obama and the left.
BuckeyeSam on September 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Actually it was Piper who told her father to give her Trig so he could stand up after being introduced.
Flash forward 20 years and imagine Sarah’s political instincts in someone who’s spent her life studying high-level politics from the inside.
Piper Palin’s going to crush her opponents.
KCSteve on September 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I bet many on the left do not even know there are families in this country so full of love that they fight over who gets to love on the baby next.
Elizabetty on September 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Cutie!
nickj116 on September 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
so…kids shouldn’t be seen at politcial events since that makes them fair game huh?
so are the ugly jokes about Chelsea Clinton ok now? I seem to remember her being around conventions when she was a kid
what will the reaction be if people start going off on Obama’s kids who showed up also?
ridiculous.
YellowDawg on September 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Oh, please.
Mr_Magoo on September 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Such a beautiful and loving family. Just so good to see. I don’t know how that people that are trying to smear them can sleep at night.
Mulligan on September 4, 2008 at 10:49 AM
They climb back into their crypts or hang upside down in the back of the nearest cave.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Mulligan
Turn that outrage into votes – I know I am
EricPWJohnson on September 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I still love it how infants can pretty much sleep anywhere anytime. Did you notice that he woke up when they were on stage? Precious.
You can tell that the Palins emphasize family at home when you see Piper helping take care of her little brother.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Clearly a shamelessly scripted effort by the Gov to reach out to the 6mos-4 year old constituency and distract voters from the real issues in this election.
moxie_neanderthal on September 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
She’s a close second after my 7 year old niece.
Brat on September 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I fell in love with Piper (in a good way) upon first seeing her. She seems to always be close to her Mom and evinces an enjoyment of all that is going on. Watch her, she is a joy.
thegreatbeast on September 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I saw Piper do that, and it was so cute, and I don’t think it was planned
ConservativePartyNow on September 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Speaking of which, Andrea Mitchell looked especially haggard.
Mr_Magoo on September 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I think we are looking at the next female gov of Alaska
ConservativePartyNow on September 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
And Michelle O. gushes about (just) words Barry (lifted from Saul Alinsky) said about how the world is and how the world should be.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
“THE VIDEO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE”
What the hell????
Blake on September 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Piper 2040!
raybury on September 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
You would be too if you were married to Greenspan.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
I saw that moment last night on Cspan and almost fell out of my seat I was laughing so hard…what an adorable little girl.
Pulchritudinous Patriot on September 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
I’m confused. Why was Piper demonstrating Obama’s plan for Social Security reform?
Bob Owens on September 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
stupid media: hey you little 7 year old brat, stop being so effing cute when the camera catches you in a random and spontaneous moment! Obviously it’s all scripted!!!!!!
YellowDawg on September 4, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Piper Palin’s going to crush her opponents.
KCSteve on September 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Piper is already a natural campaigner. My God, could we see a Palin political dynasty in the making? Hyperbolic I know, but I’m having fun with it.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Check out Meghan McCain’s blog (http://www.mccainblogette.com). She has been taking pictures with Palin family. Piper is a ham!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:57 AM
How does Piper help Michelle’s children?
Darksean on September 4, 2008 at 10:57 AM
How great is that!?!
CP on September 4, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Speaking of which, Andrea Mitchell looked especially haggard.
Mr_Magoo on September 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Andrea needs another embalming treatment, that’s why.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Correction to the correction:
“Where’s that kid’s
illegal immigrantinnocent undocumented migrant worker nanny?!”Matticus Finch on September 4, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Crap! Try this again.
http://www.mccainblogette.com
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Precious. Looks like she has the gentle, effective touch of her AWESOME mom. Sarah Palin ROCKS!
http://parentingfreedom.com/2008/09/03/sarah-palin-mother-and-first-female-vice-president-pictures-children-parenting/
Carol on September 4, 2008 at 10:58 AM
That’s the ticket. When you see a child naturally loving her brother like that you know she’s seen it modeled many, many times.
It’s ridiculous for the media to think it was scripted. How in the world would Piper know the cameras would zoom in on her? Unless, of course, all the camera crew are Republicans!/sarc
INC on September 4, 2008 at 10:58 AM
How does Piper help Michelle’s children?
Darksean on September 4, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Well, if Obama wins, Michelle will graciously allow Piper to be a house servant.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM
So did my wife and I.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I think Trig needs some Dapper Dan.
Not FOP, dammit!
MadisonConservative on September 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Piper is a little doll. Anybody else notice that she waved to the crowd like a little beauty queen, rotating her wrist?
Star20 on September 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM
She’s certainly adorable. She doesn’t have any of that shyness that comes with puberty. Hopefully she never grows out of it.
Esthier on September 4, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Raaaaaaaaaaaaacist!!!!!!
Oh wait a minute….Michelle did say, “Barack will make you work.”
OK. Nevermind.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on September 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
That was a serious lick. She meant business.
Piper is one genuine cutie.
LimeyGeek on September 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Awwww….
Darksean on September 4, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Andrea Mitchell exclaimed, “Wow, a live child! Do people still do that”?
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Piper 2044!
carbon_footprint on September 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Piper 2044!
carbon_footprint on September 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Pffft. It could be ‘Piper 2008′ and she would still be more qualified than Baracky.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I can hear Liberals screaming “Don’t lick the baby!”
h/t to south park
mad saint jack on September 4, 2008 at 11:03 AM
You can’t fake family love, but the Kennedy’s and Kerry’s and Clintons try………oh how they try.
Hening on September 4, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Truly a Rockwell/Hummel moment…
coldwarrior on September 4, 2008 at 11:04 AM
This segment was ALL OVER CNN coverage.
US media has gone totally British. Disguasting.
Aristotle on September 4, 2008 at 11:05 AM
51% think the press was too hard on Palin.
24% said this makes them more likely to vote for her.
39% say Palin is more qualified than Obama, while 49% who see it the other way.
When your main guy is getting his sack handed to him by the veep of the other party, it’s time to get very very worried. I fully expect Baracky to order a new bus for all the staffers who will soon be tossed.
Bishop on September 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
No argument there! Community organizing < Primping Trig’s hair
carbon_footprint on September 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
You guys know that when Gov. Palin was sworn in, she let Piper wear a tiara. That’s what real moms do! A fake plastic mom would never have done that because the pictures would not look right.
Track is a hunk!!!
rockmom on September 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
She’ll be eligible at 35. Why not 2036?
Esthier on September 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Too sweet. Trigg is lucky to have such a loving family.
StephC on September 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
She has to brush up on experience, such as community organizing a few years! ; P
carbon_footprint on September 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Reading too fast and without my glasses I first got out of your sentence, “Pimping Trig’s Hair”
Elizabetty on September 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I noticed that, too. :) Very good looking family.
StephC on September 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Kids flown in from central casting…
right2bright on September 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM
“It takes a village” or better, it takes a family and friends to raise a child.
Hillary advisers agree that the media is sexist against Palin.
Women voters agree that it takes misogyny to go so far as the media went.
Discerning voters see that sexism composed by Senator Nada Obama. He conducts his serial cacophony chorus of transvestite harpies, his liberated baby killer enforcers, and chauvinist cohorts.
Misnomer is too politically correct, because there is nothing subtle about Obama’s nuance as socialist Newspeak. White women need not apply.
Meanwhile, innocence of love prevails as families and friends protect babies and children together with Sarah Palin! I rejoice for the Palin family love, and send them my support.
That the CHOICE was theirs to make is another reason to support that family’s decision.
That Palin has no problem with women practicing birth control prevention remains a subdued point on her record.
At least half of the people who believe in abortion rights would agree that even if a female chooses abortion, there is no justification for the government to provide that service, and no justification for taxpayers to provide that service PARTICULARLY when taxpayers denounce the termination of babies’ lives while in gestation or upon birth.
maverick muse on September 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Thanks Doc!
Mrs. Magoo will like looking at this blog. She’s already in love with Piper. The Mrs. is trying to decide who to vote for and since family values are high on her list, this will help her warm to McCain. She’s still in the “curmudgeon” view of him. I’ve been trying to “plant seeds” as carefully as I can so she can see McCain in a different light. He ain’t perfect but he does have qualities worth admiring.
We have both made a pact not to decide until after watching the debates. (Of course, I have already decided but don’t tell the Mrs.!)
Mr_Magoo on September 4, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Or she can go the Clinton route and claim being a First Kid as her experience.
Esthier on September 4, 2008 at 11:08 AM
And those stats were before the speech.
right2bright on September 4, 2008 at 11:09 AM
: )
carbon_footprint on September 4, 2008 at 11:09 AM
The lick is more evidence that Ms Palin is a hick from the sticks. Has Piper not heard of a relaxer followed by modeling gel? sheeeesh.
moxie_neanderthal on September 4, 2008 at 11:11 AM
There is not a family between the coasts in this country that cannot identify with Sarah and her family and that was displayed in all of its glory last night!
I don’t what party you are from if you live in middle America you can identify with this woman and her story and when the liberal hate machine media try and tear her down they will be doing so to everyone of those families and it will have a huge backlash!
What a breath of fresh air this woman is to our cause…
HoosierCon on September 4, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Fixed.
fossten on September 4, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Highlarious!
ronsfi on September 4, 2008 at 11:13 AM
How long before we are told by our moral superiors that this was stagged?
Meric1837 on September 4, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Two-week wait on Dapper Dan. Sorry.
fossten on September 4, 2008 at 11:15 AM
I wonder which home movie Trig will be teased about more 20 years from now, the obligatory splashing in the bathtub or this one.
Dusty on September 4, 2008 at 11:16 AM
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