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Or do you really mean, let us keep repeating our sexist crap without being called on it?
After all, we want our wives to take more than 50% their fair share of the kids. Heaven knows, I don’t want that responsibility! *haha
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:00 PM
That makes two of us. You give me heartburn too, ann. :)
HornetSting on July 3, 2009 at 11:00 PM
It’s a blog. Here’s the link
Chiasmos on July 3, 2009 at 11:00 PM
How?
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Hey, what about this:
Palin/Jackson 2012
keep the change on July 3, 2009 at 11:03 PM
I suspect that Palin will be starting a 3rd party and she will run for POTUS under said party by at least 2016.
mizflame98 on July 3, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Michael, Jessie, or Victoria?
mizflame98 on July 3, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Problem with this is that no 3rd party can win or have any shred of respect by running for President without building a foundation with first local then state then representatives then senators THEN PRESIDENT
- The Cat
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 11:06 PM
That is why I said she won’t run for president until at least 2016. It will give her time to get the third party off the ground. I think her plan would be to make one of the two major political parties obsolete. At least, that is what I would do if I was in her position.
mizflame98 on July 3, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Love the Palin discussion but was just reading Breitbart and there is an announcement the North Korea fired more missiles- as promised for the 4th celebrations.
Did Obama hear the slap and boom?!
journeyintothewhirlwind on July 3, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Lighten up, dopey Palin-lover. It (like that foolish woman) was a joke.
simplesimon on July 3, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Kate Jackson, duh
- The Cat
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 11:10 PM
The Left and the MSM are still going to go after her. At least Sarah can fight back now that she soon will no longer
be the Governor of Alaska.
RedRobin145 on July 3, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Palin is not the only politician with children.
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:11 PM
3rd party? Oh jeesh*
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:13 PM
That’s not true. John Edwards was constantly asked if he should drop out of the race due to his wife’s illness. People wondered if it were wise for him to continue in presidential politics when his kids may not have their mother in a few years. It was such a story, that Mrs. Edwards held a joint press conference with him, as if to give him her “blessings” to continue on with the race.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Have to agree with Greta here.
I don’t necessarily think there was any underlying, intentional sexist tone to his comment…..it’s just the MSM/punditry meme when it comes to such things.
If Sanford had a hanidcappped son I honestly doubt that ever would have been mentioned.
In fact, I can’t even tell you the names of any of Mark Sanford’s (or John Edward’s or Elliot Spitzer’s for the matter) kids right now. No idea.
For some reason the media never thought that info important enough to document while it has conducted a nearly unprecedented anal exam of the Palin clan turning 1 year olds into nationally known names.
JoeinTX on July 3, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Palin didn’t drop out because of her children, did she?
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Are you serious?
I have no problem with any woman or man who decides that they will be the primary caretaker of kids in a family…but seriously, do you think that is gender-related?
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:15 PM
There are two issues here.
The first one is how women react to the comment. I’ll take Gretta’s word that women have a negative reaction.
The second issue is whether the negative reaction is justified.
Gretta spoke for the women. I’ll speak for the men.
Being a mother to 5 kids detracts from performance in other areas. Something has to suffer. Period.
Anyone who thinks otherwise lives in a fantasy world.
Same thing, by the way, if a man coaches his sons’ ball teams. Sorry guys….don’t expect to do a good job at that and also run a business as successfully as you could if you didn’t coach the teams.
notagool on July 3, 2009 at 11:15 PM
AnninCA
While you’re endlessly kvetching about how terribly unfair it is to be a woman -
Would you be willing to do your job (assuming you have one) and fill in for a male co-worker for 10 months, without a dime of compensation if he were to take extended medical leave?
I ask because men have to do this for their female co-workers when they are on pregnancy/maternity leave.
Just sayin’…
Buy Danish on July 3, 2009 at 11:16 PM
No, which is why Greta bit the guy’s head off. The Palins do follow a family system that I agree with, which is group consensus on going forward.
I liked that.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:16 PM
Oh, yes. That’s right, because I don’t find your Lettermanesque “joke” to be funny, I’m automatically a Palinista… Forgot that one.
What was your “joke” again?
Yeah, OK. Why not give us a joke about 9-11 or something?
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 11:16 PM
There’s always the Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to hide in if necessary.
You know why NK is doing this. Because the obama a wussy.
We need real leadership. Palin 2010!
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:17 PM
As Jarrett pointed out.
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 11:17 PM
How has no g in it. I didn’t even type gender.
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Paid family leave also is available to men. But to really answer your question? No.
The company SHOULD find a temporary worker to take over the duties. If the duties aren’t that significant? The job probably isn’t all that relevant.
As a former HR professional? I’d say, you’re looking at downsizing, in the guise of benefits leaves.
If you CAN actually do the job of two for that long? Then there was never a reason to have two in the job.
Better be grateful that you’re valuable.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:19 PM
But ngoo….coaching takes what…..6 hours a week?
That’s nothing compared to parenting.
Todd is home, Mom is around.
I just don’t see this as being about the kids.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:20 PM
And I’m suppose to know her because…
mizflame98 on July 3, 2009 at 11:22 PM
No, she bit his head off because when she heard the word “children”, an image came to her mind of “that guy”. All the condescending phrases and unfair statements that have been hurled towards women in the past rushed to her head, and she automatically applied that image to Gregg. Even when he gave her an example of when he made a similar statement concerning Sanford, she still “stuck to her guns”, and retreated to the easy “well you just don’t get it”. Let me ask you, why does she think that Gregg “just doesn’t get it”? For one reason only, because he’s a guy. And that’s why Greta was guilty of the very same thing she was accusing Gregg of, sexism.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:25 PM
No, although, she alluded to that.
I think it’s a beginning to focus on the 2010 race. Governing and focusing on a strategy for 2010 maybe be too much of a distraction. I’m not too entirely happy about her quitting now, but I don’t know what her real motives are other than the content of her statements today.
She is up against a very hostile state run media and equally hostile conservative beltway pundits.
I have ….. hope.
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:25 PM
I think Greta is stinging a bit. There is no doubt she is a big Palin fan. But I don’t think Jarret deserved that. He didn’t mean anything by the comment.
conservnut on July 3, 2009 at 11:25 PM
It was the way the comment was said.
Dismissive.
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Why would you think that?
That’s mindreading and also insulting.
She just stated the obvious, which is this type of “analysis” makes women nuts.
It does. Read this thread.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Good point weight.
conservnut on July 3, 2009 at 11:27 PM
PaCadle on July 3, 2009 at 11:28 PM
You might have a point. If you consider sexism is a two way street.
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:29 PM
See, I don’t think it has to do with her children. I, unlike a lot of people here, am going to take her at her word until I know something more. Her reasons for leaving were just what she said they were, and that’s enough for me.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Palin’s not running. She got into a battle she wasn’t prepared for. It hurt her deeply to see the liberal dirt bag media go after her kids.
Unfortunately, she has opened the door for vicious attacks on other conservatives. Never, ever give in to terrorists.
EVER!!!
RadioFreeUSA on July 3, 2009 at 11:30 PM
You’re a “former HR professional? Ugh.
Apparently it hasn’t occurred to you that the woman who is out on extended maternity leave is expendable. After all, ‘there was never a reason to have two people do the job’.
But hey, maybe a ‘temporary worker’ can be hired to care for her children. It’s such a low level job, anyone could do it.
Buy Danish on July 3, 2009 at 11:32 PM
My daugher is autistic, we’ve had her in so many different therapies since she was diagnosed at 2 (she’s 12 now) Occupational , speech (lots) socialization, tutoring (vocab and english) dance, art, you name it to get her to the point where she is now(barely noticeable) I have witnessed the kindness and good of non family members who have rejoiced at her successes and been invaluable to us. Her brother is wonderful with her and the woman who marries him will really hit the jackpot. My family has tripped over itself to help her and us and my sister the doctor has found the right meds for her. All this has happened while I have worked full time. So whoever that guy is rally made me cringe! Oh and not to leave out my husband who is the reason she gets straight As and learned to ski, surf, skate, tennis, and swim like a fish…
CCRWM on July 3, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Oh please, the topic is insulting.
You know what I liked about Palin? She wasn’t so into PC talk.
I didn’t agree with her on so many issues, I could type forever.
But I’ve always thought this PC stuff is just plain BS. It’s not how people say stuff….it’s WHAT they are saying that “pisses us off.”
I don’t care how carefully you wrap up this guys remarks, the fact is? He assumed something that really bugs a TON of women.
Read the posts.
Now, maybe some people are bothered by the idea that other “wives” out there do NOT think that being the primary caregiver of children is fair.
That is YOUR problem.
If you found a wife that likes that, and you also like not being bothered with child-rearing duties? Great. You met your match.
But surely you’re not so prejudiced to think that’s the way it has to be in all families, are you?
There is no rulebook on this.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Well, I think he was a little dismissive of Greta. I can’t say I wouldn’t have been.
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 11:32 PM
North Korea fires off 3 more missiles. Happy Birthday America!
El_Terrible on July 3, 2009 at 11:33 PM
I have to agree, she has never given me a reason to doubt her word on anything. She also has never shied away from a fight. If anything she typically runs toward them, and wins them I might add.
With this move she will be in a better position to do just that. She will be driving the left crazy for some time I assure you.
conservnut on July 3, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I’d agree. LOL*
It’s not fun to talk directly about reality to workers.
But, I did raise my kids, build a life, and am now not having to do that….on just that.
That’s private enterprise. We cut jobs. We tell people the truth.
And the alternative is GM.
pick your poisen.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:35 PM
One more reason Lil’ Kim is probably pissed at Palin right now…
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 11:36 PM
I came to that conclusion because of what occurred on the video. After he made the comment about her children, she said that when he says that every “woman” cringes. At the outset, Greta places the “men” group against the “women” group. She starts off thinking in terms of sex. Why did she think that a man was not able to “cringe” at the statement, assuming it is cringe worthy? Again, when Gregg gave her an example of his own comments on Sanford, she retreats to, “well you just don’t get it”.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:36 PM
When I review all the state run media nightly news propaganda, it’s clear they are running with a trumped up controversy. No doubt, the beltway conservatives will also give testimony to the liberal view of Palin’s demise.
However, if you listen to Palin’s speech, I hear victory.
There’s more than meets the eye here.
I can only hope.
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:38 PM
I’ve done my job…when women have had children…when women have had hip replacement…when women have had breast cancer surgery…so STFU….what does the gender of the one doing the job matter???
ladyingray on July 3, 2009 at 11:38 PM
That’s a fair comment. I never expect any man to cringe at those statements.
And you are challenging me a bit on that, because I really do know several families where it’s quite clear, the guy is the nuturer type, the wife is not so much.
Some guys really like kids. You’re right.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:40 PM
I never thought her children or her family would hamper her ability to be an executive, to run a campaign, or w/e.
I don’t know what was going through Cuda’s mind when she decided to do this, but I can only guess is that she’s just tired of all the B.S. from the slob-hacks in the media attacking her and her family. Seriously, I can’t see why anyone would ever be a politician w/ all the crap Republicans and especially Sarah Palin have to put up with.
bombos on July 3, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Ann, sometimes I get you, you got close tonight but then you strayed. If your HR then how about FMLA?
bazil9 on July 3, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Weight of Glory said it best. Sexism is a two way street.
Greta is a feminist. She’s said that many times.
As with Gerard, there is a knee jerk reaction to an off the cuff comment.
But the larger question is yet to be answered.
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:41 PM
OK, on topic now.
How is it sexist to think a mother should spend more time with her children?
Isn’t it a conservative value to think that mothers should do this sort of thing? I know for a fact that fathers can be great and kind of fulfill a role of a mother, but going without one is someting to be avoided. Or is that old WASP thinking that needs to be expunged in the new utopia?
When did conservatives become so politically correct?
Aquateen Hungerforce on July 3, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Time for Team America (Palin)
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:42 PM
By the way, here’s another perspective. Winner women often aren’t faced with real defeat.
This could be her first time around with losing.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:43 PM
You know, women can multi-task. Sure. I know a lot of multi-tasking women.
But being a mother is kinda a full time job, in my opinion. It’s hard to multi-task for some people. Some women have enough trouble being a mother and doing nothing else.
Why all the PC hubbub?
Aquateen Hungerforce on July 3, 2009 at 11:44 PM
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:48 PM
That’s amazing. And it sounds like every member of your family is just perfect for each other, working together in a way that is perfect for you. And I’d bet a dollar to a doughnut that Gregg would sing your praises and be just as much in awe of your strength, as I am (and I do mean that, I can’t imagine how crazier my life would be, and frustrating, if one of my boys had a disability). Gregg, I’m sure, would also speak with understanding, if you were to tell him that you were quitting your job to spend more time with your family. The problem is, Greta assumed that Gregg is the “kind of guy” that would say that Palin can’t handle it, rather than understanding if Palin should CHOOSE not to deal with it. It’s a big difference. Gregg is not saying she can’t take it, but that it’s understandable if she chooses, of her own will, not to deal with it. If Palin were to continue, I seriously doubt Gregg would be thinking, “I wish that woman would just know her place, and stay home with those kids.” Yet, Greta is soooo sure that Gregg just doesn’t “get it.”
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Ya think Greta and Gregg will speak to each other in the Fox News lunchroom?
~_^
Kini on July 3, 2009 at 11:52 PM
The alternative is for women to work and raise kids, or work and not raise kids, or raise kids and not work, but please, stop complaining about how unfair it is for women.
Women have every possible advantage nowadays. More women than men go to college, they go to the front of the line for corporate jobs, they get sports scholarships that their male counterparts wouldn’t stand a chance of getting with similar skills, and so on, and so forth.
It’s not the gender of the one doing the job. It’s that women get all sorts of privileges but far too many of them never stop whining about how they are victims of unfair, sexist, discrimination, and lash out at men like Jarrett who did absolutely nothing wrong.
Buy Danish on July 3, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Me too. I really like her. She speaks “my language” and she does it easily without the disingenuousness that others have when they are trying to sound like your average joe.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Seriously, this just comes down to “Knock off the talk about how this decision was how Sarah can stay at home and cook quiche for the kiddos.
Please.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:53 PM
I’m sorry, but I saw the bias against her. I was a Hillary supporter, and I saw it against her.
I’m sorry, but I don’t think you’re finished hearing about this.
It’s real.
The sexism was just plain horrific.
AnninCA on July 3, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Heh, I don’t know.
Weight of Glory on July 3, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Exactly. And Greta and Gregg have been working together since the O.J. trial, so it’s not as if Greta doesn’t know Gregg.
Buy Danish on July 3, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Agreed. She doesn’t speak in platitudes as Krauthammer lamented. I remember many of her speeches struck a nerve with me. A practical and conservative approach to solving the nations issues.
You want platitudes, just listen to the obama
Kini on July 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
I was too emotional and too protective. I didn’t want anyone or anything to upset her in any way. So my husband sensing that I would not help her quit his job and started a consulting business on the side so that when our daughter wasn’t in school or therapy he would be there to work with her. He was the disciplend one , he was the one who kept at it with her when I would have stopped so that she wouldn’t ber “upset” and quit and given in to “letting her be in her own world” so that she wasn’t uncomfortable. He at first was criticized for being a stay at home dad though nights he was working until one or two in the morning to get his clients work out. God is so good to us because his business really took off and people were and still are accomodating with him and his schedule. He was the better one because he had the goal to make her successful and he has done it. I would have failed her.
Waht do you make of that?
CCRWM on July 4, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Oh please. Horrific? As in terrifying?
There have been many horrible, “sexist” things said about Sarah Palin, but that was not one of them.
Buy Danish on July 4, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Shut up Greta. Who cares how women react to the statement? If they react negatively to it, that’s their problem, not Gregg’s.
D2Boston on July 4, 2009 at 12:01 AM
OK, somebody–what is the quote or its gist? I have dial up and it takes forever to load even a 1.5 minute video. Thanks. And..what’s with the small print?
jeanie on July 4, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I just wanted to point out tht sometimes the best parent for the job is actually the father and not the mother…
Also, when a couple has a special needs child they tend to be isolated and dropped from social circles because their child does “odd” things but that has not been our case here in Los Angeles. Our daughter has been treated so well by everyone and has friends…actually more than she wanted but she learned to accept them. The way she has been treated is actually the reason we ended up being evangelical Christians…they are the one who happily and acting like we were doing them a favor helped us. But, LAUSD has also been wonderful and the love and dedication they have shown her has been awesome.
CCRWM on July 4, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I’m guessing your talking about this guy speculating that it was over staying home with the kids, which she never once suggested.
But I agree with Sarah on one point. If you haven’t seen the “full-court” press?
You’re a bit in a blind spot in life.
AnninCA on July 4, 2009 at 12:11 AM
Exactly what it is: God placing the delicate life of His child, your child, into the only hands on earth loving enough, caring enough, and selfless enough, to see to it that she understands His love through them and by them. May the Lord continue to bless your house, and you’ll be in my prayers tonight. Remember what the disciples asked Christ, “for whose sin was this man made blind?” To which He responded, “For no one’s sin, but that the power of God may be made known.” You and your husband have shown the very same miracle, the very same power, and He is glorified in the very same way.
Weight of Glory on July 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Of course, you’re right. There are tons of really fun guys who are way more into that stuff than going out there being the wage-earner type.
We all know them. Heck, they are our brothers.
I’m done, personally, with pretending that these men are odd.
It’s ridiculous. They aren’t odd. They are probably 50%.
Maybe more.
I feel to continue with the “gender” stereotypes is a bit like enabling. Let’s all pretend we don’t love guys in our families who are honestly more at ease with taking care of kids and lousy at job stuff.
I’m for speaking out.
AnninCA on July 4, 2009 at 12:16 AM
Gregg spoke like a typical clueless sexist male who doesn’t even know he is being sexist because that is how clueless he is. Yes, most mothers are the primary caregiver, but that was not the case with the Palins. Todd is the primary caregiver.
There has never been & there will never be that kind of comment directed toward a male politician because of the innate sexism in our society that dictates that women take care of the kids. The fact that in the Palin’s marriage Todd did that is completely ignored. You might not “like” that Todd is the primary caregiver, but that is the way it is for them. All the posters here who are spouting tripe like “being a mother is a full time job” refuse to acknowledge the reality of the Palins marriage. Todd is the full time caregiver — GET OVER IT.
Greta was right. Point.Blank.Period.
Dark Star on July 4, 2009 at 12:17 AM
I work out of my house, so my boys get to suffer with both parents home all day! Poor suckers.
Weight of Glory on July 4, 2009 at 12:19 AM
I hope you don’t think I was being snarky… I wasn’t. And, in this case I know that it was my sin, I know what I did for this to happen IMO… sort of like Davis and the child he lost with Bathsheba..God will forgive but the consequences are still there. He’s just been very gracious with us.
CCRWM on July 4, 2009 at 12:19 AM
I knew you weren’t being snarky. Your sincerity is obvious.
Weight of Glory on July 4, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Ann I’m not sure what you are saying but my husband did what he did because of my way overprotective behavior. He approached this in a more logical and effective way than I was. I think this is also what Todd and Sarah Palin do…they work out the best system. People have been taught that men aren’t good at this but it’s actually not true some are the better choice.
CCRWM on July 4, 2009 at 12:26 AM
I can tell you this, if I had to face the brutal treatment of my kids that she has I would have given a whole new meaning to “woman scorned” and gone on a scorched earth policy like no other.
Honestly I don’t feel like I could have delt with it as wonderfully as she has, or with nearly the grace either.
I’m with Gretta, I’m getting a little weary of the male condecention and put downs by “feminists” about how good or bad a woman I am because I would rather do X instead of Y in my life.
Whatever Sarah’s reson for this I’m behind her 110% and still have faith that she will take back the WH in the next election.
babydoll4you on July 4, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Summary -
Jarrett: Well she does have 5 children, and the youngest one of them does have special needs, so I suppose that could have been a consideration.
Greta: When women hear that they cringe. Blah blah blah how sexist blah blah blah….
Jarrett: I’d say that about Mark Sanford…
Buy Danish on July 4, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Weight of Glory on July 4, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Thanks and for the prayers too… I can’t tell you the depth and the intensity of the love I have for her, my husband and my sons…I thank God for my family every day.
I also pray for a lot of people and lately everfyday for Sarh Palin and her family.
CCRWM on July 4, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Indeed. It’ll be fun to watch and see how this all plays out.
Weight of Glory on July 4, 2009 at 12:35 AM
We’re all making alot of assumptions. You’ll note Sarah said it was Todd who said “hell yes” when she asked about resigning. Yeah, maybe Todd was a really great “mother” and was willing to do it. And yeah there are men out there who do like being Mr. Mom and are very good at it. But I think, like Sarah, Todd didn’t expect all the extreme nastiness and difficulties. And as a father he probably also agreed that this resignation was the best way to protect and care for their family. Greta is being too much of a feminist on this, and that’s “feminist” in a bad way.
Deanna on July 4, 2009 at 12:35 AM
How is Greta being ”
bad”
What complete nonsense.
AnninCA on July 4, 2009 at 12:52 AM
Lava tubes,wussy!
Kini on July 4,2009 at 12:35AM.
Kini: Happpy 4th,and Independence Day!:)
Sorry Kini,tried to respond twice,and my comments went into
space somewhere!
Thanks for that video,laval tubes,pretty cool,reminds me of
the tunnels,by the Japanese, on Okinawa,or Iwo Jima!
Hey,showed my wife and her sister,your website.
They remarked,you have impeccable food tastes!
Your right,if Obama doesn’t engage the NK’s,on missile
launch’s,he is a wussy,or more like it,a pussy!!:)
canopfor on July 4, 2009 at 12:54 AM
A feminist is a woman who doesn’t want to be treated like sh!t. There is nothing “bad” about that.
Dark Star on July 4, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Palin said she had already decided not to seek re-election. So in her mind she was already a lame duck even though she hadn’t told many other people this news. She also said she was spending way too much time fending off the libs constant barrage of bs to be able to effectively tend to her duties as gov. She thought her back up gov. guy would be able to carry out the rest of the mission without the flak she was getting so he could actually be more effective and would have much less political baggage to deal with.
AND I think she wants to be able to feel free to engage the left without feeling like she is in a conflict of interest if she spends too much time on it while still being gov. So look for her to become a conservative advocate. Perhaps even a policy wonkette. She can definitely draw a big crowd and raise lots of money. She’s a valuable commodity and she can’t do her thing while still being held responsible to the state of Alaska. So now she will be free to Soc Et Tuem. And I expect her to start doing just that real soon.
shmendrick on July 4, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Hey Greta, how do women react to your failed facelift? I’ve not liked Greta since the OJ Trial. And if I’d even heard of her before that, I doubt my opinion would differ.
Greta is in NO position to speak about how women with special needs kids would react to such public scrutiny, since she has never run for VP. I don’t think she has kids. And she is a Scientologist. Take that for what you will.
Ugly on July 4, 2009 at 1:00 AM
*Van Susteren is married to John P. Coale. They are both Scientologists
Ugly on July 4, 2009 at 1:02 AM
Another shallow attempt to promote division in the party for blog hits, rather than concentrating attacks on the other side. Typical. Trite. And the reason I rarely bother with Hot Air anymore.
Connie on July 4, 2009 at 1:04 AM
+1000
The only thing I really love about Sarah Palin is this. She has unabashedly lived her life AS A WOMAN and not as a man in a skirt. She has given us a glimpse of what a truly gender-equal society could look like – with women as mothers AND as political and corporate and religious leaders. She refused the false “choice” of killing her children in order to fit better into a man’s world. She made the world accommodate her and all of her womanliness. I am so deeply grateful for this and I fervently pray that more young women will follow her example.
I am so sad about what has happened here, because unfortunately it will be used by men as “proof” that women cannot stand the heat.
rockmom on July 4, 2009 at 1:05 AM
rockmom on July 4, 2009 at 1:05 AM
Don’t despair, she isn’t going away, she hasn’t begun to fight. The best is yet to come.
shmendrick on July 4, 2009 at 1:08 AM
I had Fox News on this afternoon and as soon as there was an inkling that there was going to be a major announcement by Sarah, Gregg Jarrett and Carl Cameron began talking about it. I can tell you right now that BOTH men had a condescending tone to them the entire afternoon. It was NOT just for a few minutes. I was highly aggravated by them all afternoon and when Greta finally got on there I was relieved. I was seriously ready to turn the channel.
I’m glad Greta said what she said. I emailed her and gave her a “you go girl.” She said what I wish I could have said.
Heard Carl Cameron on Fox just a bit ago (probably a re-run) but he had totally changed his tone!
Oink on July 4, 2009 at 1:24 AM
Well…
If you agree with what Jarrett said, or don’t understand why Greta got torqued up over his statement, then you don’t get it either.
Not much else to say.
n0doz on July 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Greta is right on the dot. Jarrett is a pompous ass dedicated to put anyone down…..just another arrogant failed lawyer turned tv personality. Thank you Greta.
alovera on July 4, 2009 at 1:30 AM
n0doz on July 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM
OH FFS please!!
Enlighten me!!
Fathers don’t multi-task? Fathers don’t have special-needs children AND multi-task? Fathers like my uncle? Whose wife died in childbirth? And raised my cousin with an IQ of 72 and still cares for her to this day????
Myself… I worked construction during the day & watched two kids for years while my (ex)wife worked nights at the mall selling jewelery. I guess that means, as a man, I just wasn’t cutting it.
Bite me & get bent.
Ugly on July 4, 2009 at 1:34 AM
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