The latest Sarah Palin smear from the Left: teen molester
posted at 12:30 pm on September 13, 2008 by Ed Morrissey
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Just when you thought the Left could not possibly sink any lower in their bid to smear Sarah Palin, Nova M manages to provide what hopefully will be the nadir of their efforts. Randi Rhodes of Nova M Radio told her listeners that she knows Palin’s type — the type that can’t be trusted with teen boys in the neighborhood (via Brian Maloney):
She’s the woman who shows up at the kid’s birthday party and starts opining about everything from politics to lawn care. This is the woman that knows it all. Will shout you down, will get revenge on you. That’s who she is.
She’s friends with all the teenage boys. You have to say no when your kids say, ‘can we sleep over at the Palin’s? No! NO!’
Rhodes recently offered the novel claim that John McCain got treated like a “prince” by his captors in North Vietnam. Apparently her separation from reality has accelerated with this piece of character assassination. There’s really no other term for it; she accuses Palin of being at least a latent child molester.
Even apart from that despicable accusation, the rest of Rhodes’ argument sounds strangely like projection. What does Rhodes herself do for a living? She “opines about everything from politics to lawn care”. Rhodes also acts as though she “knows it all”, including Palin’s sexual proclivities. If Rhodes finds opinion from strong women so offensive, maybe she should find another line of work. After this bit of lunacy, perhaps her employer should expedite that change.
Update: Rhodes is exclusively on Nova M, and has been for several months. She is no longer on Air America.
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Darn it ! A day late – Charlie could have told Sarah all about it and told her to respond – yes or no.
Fuquay Steve on September 13, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Maybe this is what the obama campaign meant when they said they were going to get personal.
Jerks!
Bambi on September 13, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Never, ever, in my wildest dreams did I ever think a sane person would begin a sentence with that combination of words…
Good thing we appreciate context around these parts.
ynot4tony2 on September 13, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Palin supporters are no better than John Murtha, Disturb?
I’d buy that…
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Just another Franken comrade.
oakpack on September 13, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Can I continue to make the following observation, which I am oft fond of making:
Keith Olbermann is an ass-cunt.
ynot4tony2 on September 13, 2008 at 3:51 PM
There simply has to be a way to hold people accountable for blatant lies. No way is this what the Founding Fathers intended with Freedom of Speech. There should be no protection for slander and liable; I don’t care how famous a person is.
pannw on September 13, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Let’s not discourage this type of thing. Every time one of these unhinged loons says something like this, the McCain/Palin ticket gains 1 to 2 pts in the polls.
Keep it up!! Keep it up!!
Gartrip on September 13, 2008 at 3:52 PM
You gotta remember that they’ve had eight years of “Bushitler”. That’s eight years of pent up rage. So, yes they will go lower. This is “their time”. They actually think that it’s rightfully their turn. Damn the election, if they don’t win there will be riots in the streets.
rockhead on September 13, 2008 at 3:56 PM
WHY SHOULDN’T THIS MOROM BE SUED!!!!!!!
bperiwinkle on September 13, 2008 at 3:56 PM
sorry…Moron…
bperiwinkle on September 13, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Physically impossible. However, there is a word for the region…we call it a “taint”.
BobMbx on September 13, 2008 at 3:57 PM
A man who admitted to tasering his stepson because the boy asked him to? No explanation necessary–not for us anyway.
baldilocks on September 13, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Of course you would.
baldilocks on September 13, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Certainly there has to be some amount of slander associated with this statement. Would some of our resident barristers discuss whether or not there is a tort here?
BobMbx on September 13, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Actually Gart, McCain’s “Palin Bump” has all but vanished this week:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/110353/Gallup-Daily-McCain-47-Obama-45.aspx
Gutter politics shore is fun!
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Bring it. All this stuff just gets McCain/Palin more votes.
t.ferg on September 13, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Randi Rhodes is a pitiable human being. Those of you who are Christians, pray for her. What a bitter imbecile. She deserves her bitterness and her liberalism.
Metro on September 13, 2008 at 4:07 PM
If McCain’s bump has all but vanished, what do you call the 5+ points Bambi dropped in the past week? An “inny”?
Damiano on September 13, 2008 at 4:17 PM
“Monsters from the id”, indeed.
TBinSTL on September 13, 2008 at 4:17 PM
I suggest you review the campaign literature that circulated when Adams and Jefferson were presidents. It makes the Kods Kidz look like Sunday Schoolers.
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 4:19 PM
wow….I hope they continue to make complete cretins of themsleves day after day until November.
wildweasel on September 13, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Jesus Christ…Even though it’s old news, how does her ex-in law feel about Palin??? He hates her guts right???
Who’s spearheading this dead horse that is ‘Trooper Gate’?? Do you really think this is going to amount to anything??
No, you don’t…it’s just one of the last little pathetic strings Toilet Bugs like you have to grasp onto…
Really..what is it like to wake up every day, look in the mirror, and tell yourself ‘I am an asshole, and I’m proud of it’???
BigWyo on September 13, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Apparently Randi Rhodes thinks so. Since you must get tired of playing contrarian here … why not go over to Randi’s site and play something else for a while.?
darwin on September 13, 2008 at 4:25 PM
“Toilet Bugs”
Oh man that’s funny …
alphie = Toilet Bug
darwin on September 13, 2008 at 4:27 PM
I am really enjoying this. It has some of my family members who think they are liberal Democrats scratching their heads. “Why don’t they shut up. They are going to cause Obama to lose.”
Keep talking, I say …..
gstrickler on September 13, 2008 at 4:32 PM
baldilocks on September 13, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Thanks for posting that story. The trooper is still employed and I can’t get a grip on the time line of all of this. It appears that the divorce was before Gov. Palin was elected and that’s been two years. Maybe this gentlemen has done some serious rethinking of his actions. If he has not become an exemplary trooper since these things happened then as a governor I would be worried about the liabilities of him being an employee of the state.
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 4:40 PM
What an idiot. I can’t believe the left can be this stupid. Every year I think they’ve finally hit rock bottom and am proved wrong.
Xolom on September 13, 2008 at 4:43 PM
What’s the matter, darwin?
Are those mean ol’ Dems actually flinging pooh on your guys this time around?
Prolly take you guys a few elections to learn what the Dems finally learned…there’s no playing defense in gutter politics…just fling more pooh back at ‘em.
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Obama supporters are no better than pooh flingers.
I’d buy that.
Disturb the Universe on September 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Oh hell, ma petite waterbug, we knew that as far back as the early days of the Republic. We also know that
has a funny way of coming back at the flinger.
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Try here .
It’s a long article, but it gets the timeline down.
BTW – did our resident troll just call a person who tasered his own son-in-law a ’stand up guy’?!?!?!?
Religious_Zealot on September 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM
thats all the democRATS have, because they’re trash, like you.
right4life on September 13, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Religious_Zealot on September 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Hard to say, Alphie hasn’t mastered writing in complete sentences. Thanks for the link I am going to go read it.
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 4:55 PM
That might account for McCain’s recent dip in the polls, MR.
Palin’s “Moose in the Headlights” first interview prolly didn’t help their cause, either…
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 4:56 PM
she drives you wackos crazy…its too funny! get used to it..she’s gonna be around for LONG time… BWAHAHAHHAHAHAH
loser!
right4life on September 13, 2008 at 4:58 PM
And this, from the woman who got drunk, fell down and bloodied and bruised her own face, and then claimed on the national media to have been assaulted! Why is she still on the air and who in their right mind would listen to her rant?
Snuffy on September 13, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Not really, 4lite.
Palin is the right’s Geraldine Ferraro…a flash in the pan famous for 15 minutes.
She’s already dragging the ticket down…as expected.
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 5:02 PM
When Rhodes speaks this way, she is only describing herself. It’s the most obvious ubertard flaw. Their mouths run on and on and on about themselves at all times. So, even when they say another’s name, the words meant to tear down a good opponent reveal the speaker’s own heart and mind.
For Rhodes to be willing to defile a person she does not know with false accusations proves Rhodes’ own corrupt intent and the ways and means that Rhodes operates.
Jesus warned about words corrupting us (rather than food that passes through the system, words remain in the mind and heart), to beware.
maverick muse on September 13, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Last I heard MR. Palin is not and has not run for any office and never was in any position of authority in Alaskan government.
Snuffy on September 13, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Watching “alphart” spew bile I first thought that my having been wounded and having served with the Corps in Nam was a waste on people like him/her… but then I realized… NO, I fought for even the alpharts of the world. They must be heard so we all have the opportunity to slap them down …. but I have to admit, it gets boring because it’s so easy. Remember, folks, keep your friends close, but your enemy closer.
MNDavenotPC on September 13, 2008 at 5:03 PM
Someone needs to remind Thing that the DFL doesn’t believe in polls anymore, that “they just aren’t accurate”.
Bishop on September 13, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Wow just think if Hannity said “We know Obama’s type, they come to your house, act all nice, then you notice your money and valuables missing”
There would be outrage like we’ve never seen before.
Rbastid on September 13, 2008 at 5:05 PM
*snicker* sure she is, keep drinkin that kool-aid! too funny! keep telling yourself that right thourgh the election…
right4life on September 13, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Remember, folks, keep your friends close, but your enemy closer.
I prefer: keep your friends close, but get rid of your enemy.
Bishop on September 13, 2008 at 5:06 PM
“Just when you thought the Left could not possibly sink any lower…”
Could we possibly accept that is is not possible to exhaust the possibiities of the Left’s descents to possible new lows, and do away with this opening line? Possibly? Thank you.
rrpjr on September 13, 2008 at 5:07 PM
right4life on September 13, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Snicker? I snorted! Palin dragging down the ticke? McCain is now attracting 25,000 people to his events when he used to see about 1,500.
Comedy gold.
Bishop on September 13, 2008 at 5:08 PM
Moose in Headlights=totaled car + annoyed moose
Count to 10 on September 13, 2008 at 5:09 PM
Psst Bishop
Truthfully, I’d just as soon kill ‘em, but I’m enlightened, dontcha know? ( sarc off)
MNDavenotPC on September 13, 2008 at 5:12 PM
very true, these libs are deluded they thought Kerry was a war hero who would win the white house…all the poll showed it!! they prove the truth of the bible…professing to be wise, they have become fools
they think they’re SOOOOO smart….and they really are laughable idiots.
right4life on September 13, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Alphie, check out the Telegram article under Headlines: Top Democrats Freaking Out…
Your fellow travelers do not share your confidence.
Disturb the Universe on September 13, 2008 at 5:14 PM
First off, dispense with the epithets, and name calling.
Initially, she provokes this outrage, but that is her mission. She wants to be a shock jock for the left because the left thinks that Rush Limbaugh is such and they want to emulate his technique for success.
Remember, liberals *cannot* think like conservatives (on the other hand, we can think like them) and thus cannot think logically or reasonably. All they hear is slander and attacks (which I guess is true since they are illogical and unreasonable hypocrites) from the right, especially in talk radio. Their only technique and modus operandi is emotional outrage. So, Randi Rhodes is just spouting crap to raise the dander of the right and incite the left.
Pay no attention and just continue to see this as what it is, more ballast for a sinking ship. Most Americans will see this as elitist and the nonsense that it is, so have faith in your fellow Americans…just another brick in the wall.
I love it! I don’t want to get over confident here, and I hope Mrs. Palin doesn’t feel hurt by this trash, but I can’t help but envision a land-slide in November for McCain/Palin. If McCain would just get on the right side of the Illegal Immigration issue, he would gain at least 5 pts!
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Gross.
Geronimo on September 13, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Ed – a little (lot?) jealousy because you don’t have an actual radio gig? Keep up the good work though, maybe one day! ;]
an_abstraction on September 13, 2008 at 5:24 PM
I can see already that the brief period before America got to know the real Palin and McCain had a little lead will be one of those times that Republicans get stuck in like Groundhog’s Day, living it over and over and over while the real world moves on.
The bubble’s popped, folks.
Move on…
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 5:24 PM
That’s it. Go to your “Happy Place”.
ronsfi on September 13, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Rhodes is beyond despicable – and I hope she keeps it up, all of this just helps Palin!
grtflmark on September 13, 2008 at 5:25 PM
no radio gig? Northern Alliance radio…….. 1280 the Patriot…. c/mon… Ed’s too busy.
MNDavenotPC on September 13, 2008 at 5:25 PM
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Whistleing past the graveyard.
Don Carne on September 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM
To borrow a quote from Hemingway,
Isn’t it pretty to think so.
Disturb the Universe on September 13, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Collisions with Moose often kill people in the car.
Somehow, that is comforting as a way to have fewer trolls.
Right_of_Attila on September 13, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Just wait until the debates folks. McCain is going to make Barack look even more unqualified than he already does. Hew will have to think on his feet, facing his rival, which we, uh, all uh, know, uh ahh, he, ahhh, can’t, um, do.
Geronimo on September 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM
As an aside; responding to trolls is like feeding feral cats, they’ll keep coming back.
It is more useful to read what Alphie writes and understand it for what it is, the continued ignorance of the left. Its a window into their thinking and thought processes that exposes their incapacity for rational thought. Enjoy!
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Geministorm
Point made and well received.
MNDavenotPC on September 13, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Religious_Zealot on September 13, 2008 at 4:52 PM
It’s kind of odd that the tasering (sic?) of the child is just noted as “verified”. I think I can speak for most of the ladies that that issue is the elephant in the room. I have yet to see it fully explained but saw it noted in one blog that the child asked it to be done. But even if that were the case how does an adult let alone a State Trooper go along with such a request? I don’t want to be irrational but that’s a deal breaker for me.
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Since her nomination, Republicans have said, quite proudly and seriously without a clue about how sexist and inappropriate it was:
VPILF
MILF
GILF
As for this yahoo on the radio saying some stupid thing about Palin being flirty with teen boys, Hotair screams SHE CALLED HER A TEEN MOLESTER. Talk about creating an overblown mountain out of a stupid molehill.
You guys are hilarious.
Dave Rywall on September 13, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Ed,
The warning about crude language may need enforcement soon.
May I suggest threads about the Telegraph article on the dems freaking out, or the delicious new “Obama Waffles” products?
Right_of_Attila on September 13, 2008 at 5:32 PM
You forgot one.
Disturb the Universe on September 13, 2008 at 5:35 PM
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Folks were asking about you last night, we missed you. Hot date?
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 5:36 PM
That’s an insult to feral cats.
Disturb the Universe on September 13, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Allah or Ed, this probably deserves it’s own thread…
More Troopergate Shenanigans from Obama Supporters
Damiano on September 13, 2008 at 5:39 PM
(a) Does Randi Rhodes have kids?
– If (a) is true, does she prevent them from visiting those that have “alternative lifestyles”? I would think she would praise that, after all, her kids should be well enough educated (by their school/parent(s)) to understand such things and fend for themselves, no?
– If (a) is false, how would she no anything about this? Would anyone in the *world* take advice about their kids from someone who has none?
(b) Randi Rhodes is relevant….why? Do we suddenly give weight to the inane ramblings of the homeless guy down on the street corner?
Anyone who wasn’t already a right-hating liberal would have seen right through Rhodes’ commentary as ridiculous conjecture. Not that anyone is listening to her anyway…
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Uh, it’s a slow news day?
Disturb the Universe on September 13, 2008 at 5:44 PM
You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it’s me, I’m a little f@#ked up maybe, but we’re funny how, I mean funny like a clown, We amuse you? We make you laugh, We’re here to f@#kin’ amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How are we funny?
ronsfi on September 13, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Good point. I don’t usually like to have to respond to tripe like this on a Saturday when college football is on though!
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 5:46 PM
The more outrageous the attacks, the more they won’t be taken seriously. This is called a meltdown. What voter, do they think is going to believe these wild smears? Do paranoid schizophrenics vote on a regular basis? Their base is going to vote for Obama. The rest are going to look at these Obama Proxys? And say what, no thank you, I don’t wish to be associated with this “Group” The amount of bad taste, being exhibited by the Left, toward Sarah Palin is stunning! Every bottom feeder is out smearing, one worse then the last, they are really outing themselves. This is not going to attract Independents to vote Democrat, not if this is the company, they have to keep.
Dr Evil on September 13, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Dave Rywall on September 13, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Well I guess I am quite proud because not only have I not used those but I don’t even have a clue what they mean. You really shouldn’t paint with such a broad brush. Is it okay that I said broad?
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Funny, I always thought of Randi as the type of, white trash, trailer park divorcee you read about in the papers, generally in the police blotter after she got busted for multiple counts of serving alcohol to a minor, possesion, and statutory rape.
Randi just radiates that sort of “Liqour ‘em up, give ‘em a little weed, then make room for Mama!” kind of sleaze.
SuperCool on September 13, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Actually…we are. Then again, consevatives are the ones who can laugh at themselves – even when as we laugh at liberals.
Join us, Dave.
Laugh, clown. Laugh.
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 5:59 PM
I’ve used MILF! My wife is definitely a MILF, and she likes it that I call her one (in private). Not once has she said its sexist, usually I get more of a, “Come here, Tiger!” kind of response.
I think that its up to Sarah Palin to decide if she finds the terms offensive or not. Or, is some random guy (sorry, assumption there based on the name) now deciding what is sexist or not? Maybe Mrs. Palin blushes and takes it as a compliment? Who’s to say?
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Moose in the headlights? Guys, I think we have a genuine Kos Kook on our hands! Let’s make alphie feel at home-BushHitler- Impeach Bush – 9/11 is an inside job – no blood for oil. Feel comfy alphie?
Now crawl back to the Kos Swamp where you belong. Run along now smelly critter!
RMR on September 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Is there a dictionary for this stuff?
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 6:03 PM
I think that its up to Sarah Palin to decide if she finds the terms offensive or not. Or, is some random guy (sorry, assumption there based on the name) now deciding what is sexist or not? Maybe Mrs. Palin blushes and takes it as a compliment? Who’s to say?
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM
———————
What a moronic response. Are you actually suggesting that the VP candidate might appreciate her supporters chanting “we want to fu*k you!!!” ????? Duh.
Dave Rywall on September 13, 2008 at 6:09 PM
I don’t know, Obama seems perfectly comfortable with Matthews and Olberman humping his leg in public and he’s at the top of his ticket, so who’s to say?
SuperCool on September 13, 2008 at 6:16 PM
She’d be flattered, probably. Much as any thinking American would be appalled when Obama says the equivalent as he enunciates his policies.
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Cindy, I would like to know too. I miss half of the comments because I don’t text. Oh dear, does that put me in the camp with McCain?
Bambi on September 13, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Ah, that’s better. Fixed it for you.
JohnnyD on September 13, 2008 at 6:22 PM
Sorry couldn’t help myself.
JohnnyD on September 13, 2008 at 6:24 PM
Bambi on September 13, 2008 at 6:21 PM
We are in fine company. Although I think Mr. Rywall helped me figure out at least one of them. Ever helpful. I think it is short hand for ladies who would be acceptable sexual partner to the poster.
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 6:27 PM
So any guys complaining that she is the type of women you dreamed of as a teenager?
Tim Burton on September 13, 2008 at 6:36 PM
At your service, Ma’am:
VP = Vice President
M = Mother
B = Grandmother
ILF = I‘d Like to F(know in the biblical sene)
Sincerely,
Manly Rash
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 6:37 PM
sene = sense
Damn
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 6:39 PM
“Prolly take you guys a few elections to learn what the Dems finally learned…there’s no playing defense in gutter politics…just fling more pooh back at ‘em.
alphie on September 13, 2008 at 4:45 PM”
Hmmm, we invented smear campaigns.
Donna Brazil a chief campaign director for Dukakis asserts with no evidence that George Bush Sr has had an affair.
Dan rather takes fake documents and unsubstantiated rumors and weaves it into a complete 60 minutes smear campaign against a sitting President.
What we really want to learn from you bastards on the Left is how you get all of the MSM to do the majority of your smear jobs for you. Or get every freaking celeb that can get their prissy ass in front of a mike to show their ass and act like the world is coming to an end if we elect a conservative.
Really Alphie, you make a statement like you learned dirty politics from Republicans and then sit back a chuckle to yourself don’t you?
hawkdriver on September 13, 2008 at 6:39 PM
ManlyRash on September 13, 2008 at 6:37 PM
Thank you, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Really, B is grandmother? Who knew?
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 6:40 PM
To help those that asked;
Mother I’d Like to …
VP I’d Like to …
Governor I’d Like to …
Originally, I believe it was a term used to describe attractive mature women, in contrast to a society where youth trumps all.
So, taken literally, it is a crude comment and name. However, I don’t think it is really any worse than a guy whistling at a girl or calling someone “hot”. Really, does any adult female in US *not* understand that guys would like to have them as a sexual partner when they compliment them?
And Dave, I missed the video of crowds chanting, could you help me out? I’m really having a problem understanding how being sexually attractive is a problem. John Kennedy, Bill Clinton, Sarah Palin…you’re not being sexist are you? Or, did you think that was all that we liked about Sarah Palin?
I like you Dave, you’ve got moxie, I’ll give you that!
Geministorm on September 13, 2008 at 6:41 PM
hawkdriver on September 13, 2008 at 6:39 PM
And they release these little nuggets so close to election day that they can’t be challenged. I would bet you money that CBS is more upset that they aired Rathergate to early than that they aired it at all.
Cindy Munford on September 13, 2008 at 6:43 PM
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