Rock bottom: HuffPo poster bids Palin farewell with retard jokes
posted at 8:35 pm on July 3, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Don’t be too quick to blame all liberals for this excrescence. It was a lefty who tipped me to it, and more than one lefty who follows me on Twitter chimed in to agree that it’s repellent. Arianna’s crew was reasonably quick about flushing it, too. But lest you have any doubt that attacks on her family might indeed have weighed heavily in Sarahcuda’s decision to resign, feast your eyes on this screencap. Frankly, I’m amazed she hung in this long. Click the image to enlarge.
Update: Erik Nelson, the author, claims that he pulled it down himself because “No one was seeing the absurdity of Palin hiding behind her children, so my piece was not accomplishing anything good.”
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Nope, not falling for it twice.
Cindy Munford on July 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
That dude needs to suckstart a 12 gauge.
RarestRX on July 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Why do they let Andrew Sullivan post his lies over at HuffnPuff?
Mr. Joe on July 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Beta-ass.
Ronnie on July 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Not even going to read it.
Miss Molly on July 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
I am glad you posted this Allah, but once was enough.
infidel on July 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Ah, that famous liberal compassion.
Go RBNY on July 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
My honest fear is that it was trig that was the catalist for this decision. The hatrid of the left was bad enough on Britol and Willow but it got down to the trig crap and that was the last straw.
When the left feels the need to trash a one year old to gain political favor I fear for this country.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Erik Sean Nelson. Is that your real name Allah? I can see why you think you’ll never get a girl. /allah is satan mode
Darth Executor on July 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
All my liberal Facebook friends are jumping up and down with glee over her resignation, so this just delights them all the more. This only embarrasses some on the left because they know it’s indefensible, but most still get a kick out of it.
RedRedRice on July 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.
Palin did not RESIGN because of attacks on her FAMILY! I’m tired of this sexist rhetoric from all sides.
She RESIGNED so she could serve a cold dish of F.U. to Obama without hand-wringing “concerned citizens” choking her voice with stupid ethics complaints because she’s a “public servant!”
No WONDER Republicans keep losing. If you’re going to REPEAT the Failed meme that she quit because “oh, it was so hard!” you really need to check yo’self.
(and yes, the piece is abhorrent)
lansing quaker on July 3, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Im not upset with Allah posting this. We need to see who the true villans are here. Its not the Palins or even the Obama’s its the Huffingtons and Kos’.
We really need to start targeting the trash in America.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 8:40 PM
Maybe Obama can call on Nelson at his next presser.
JammieWearingFool on July 3, 2009 at 8:40 PM
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ infinity
haikusrock on July 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
I hope you’re right and I hope the resignation doesn’t kill her politically for higher office. But I have my doubts.
Hog Wild on July 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
You should see some of the truly disgusting photoshops already out there from today’s press conference. Some idiot lefty posted this one on a different messageboard, claiming to be the real reason Palin resigned.
I warn you do not click if you’re easily offended.
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8642/s628.jpg
Go RBNY on July 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
This is a pretty savage thing to do, even to a politician and it needs to be pointed out, repeatedly.
Hang it around their necks.
myrenovations on July 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
The HuffPo is a hate site full of bigots.
pearson on July 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Thank
Godtraffic!spmat on July 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Isn’t the Left’s pattern obvious?
They made fun of Bob Dole and John McCain’s war injuries.
They make racist jokes about black Republicans like Condi Rice.
They “joke” about raping conservative women like Malkin.
And they’ve made cracks about Palin’s children incessantly.
etc…etc…etc
18-1 on July 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Actually I will thank you very much. Liberals – ALL liberals – are human filth. End of story.
angryed on July 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
Bleh, sorry AP. I’m just being a jerk.
spmat on July 3, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I think we need a Joe Biden trash thread to keep things going. Sarah overkill is getting close here on hotair.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Want to let this guy know what you think?
erikseannelson@gmail.com
Just saying….
darii on July 3, 2009 at 8:43 PM
I think we need to become more “liberal”. It’s what the voters whant , right.
the_nile on July 3, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Don’t forget that Al Gore referred to Republicans as the “extra chromosome crowd.” The Dems are full of Hate.
pearson on July 3, 2009 at 8:44 PM
You go, AP! This sickness needs to be exposed to the light.
Pundette on July 3, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Have I told you lately how brilliant you are?
Cindy Munford on July 3, 2009 at 8:45 PM
I think everyone should read it. IF you think you could hold up under this, you have more stones than I do. This was despicable! I am glad AP posted it. We have to know what we are up against.
But what I took away from this is how it exposes the Obama Administration as to just WHO they have no problems elevating, or conducting business with.
freeus on July 3, 2009 at 8:46 PM
From AP’s twitter:
Not that AP isn’t a punching bag for some commenters, but if we’re just talking about the comments here and not in the headlines, what am I missing?
Hawkins1701 on July 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
And then some on the ri(no)ght say she shouldn’t “whine” about the media.
It’s a cultural suicide.
Obama only got eyes for Ahmedinajad.
the_nile on July 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM
I really hope HA doesn’t waste time on this repulsivity from huffpo. This line will be beaten to death by the MSM that loves this shallow crap that pleases the White House, and rebuked in the taliking point for the next week.
Meanwhile the Chinese are furiously building coal powered plants, the EU is revving up the nuke plants, both are moving away from socialism and laughing their a$$es off at us as a weak-social-fascist leader hobbles our energy production and taxes and entitles us into a third world status.
Reality Check on July 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM
“Hawkins1701 on July 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM”
er, if he’s tweeting — about a post he made — how is it vacation?
/jus’ askin’ …
Buckaroo on July 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Yeah, WTF about the Facebook loonies applauding this? I have one “friend” who is rabid anti-Palin. I guess it just goes to show the measure of the people who live on Facebook.
m064404 on July 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM
It doesn’t matter if it kills her politically for higher office or not at this point. It doesn’t!
In her speech, she said she did not need a TITLE to effect change. She can do it on her own, and she will, and she gave herself the freedom to do so!
Republicans are obsessed with resumes and credentials and lists. “Well, if she doesn’t have ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ on her resume, then HOLY CRAP!” She’s saying she can effect political change, and doesn’t need a title to do it!
It’s a counter to Obama, whose entire raison d’etre was “I can effect change! Just make me President (title) and it shall be so!”
Republicans pointed out his weak record. Resume. Lists. HillDog Dems did it before them (and I was one). Not a dent in the teflon.
Palin is elevating her status, and the status of FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES (independent of her title as Alaska Governor [R]) via this move. She’s advocating Populism, and is going to fight. The title of one person isn’t essential to the welfare of the nation.
Challenging what the hell is going on is. And that’s what she’s doing. Read the speech, not the silly spin again preying upon “Weak woman! Crying to family!” or “Stupid woman! Losing an essential part of her resume!”
We need Palin to SPEAK NOW, and not sit in Alaska, tied back with abuse the stupid ethics threats that are gagging her from speaking out more about the state of the Nation.. She is going to speak soon, and speak strongly, and work to bring this country back to FISCAL CONSERVATISM AND SOCIAL FREEDOM.
She is challenging Obama on his BS, but making sure she leaves Alaska as elegantly as she can while doing so.
That. is. it. The obsession over “lists, titles, and resumes” is a Republican phenomenon, and it is not winning anymore. She’s going to use the Democrats’ strategy, and turn the media’s obsession with her into her greatest weapon. She’ll have a constant platform for her voice, something no sitting Republican will ever get.
For once, take it from an ex-Dem and think like a Dem to win the media war.
lansing quaker on July 3, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Have to assume it is the headlines, I went nuts over this one.
Cindy Munford on July 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM
The guy that wrote that piece is a real work of art. Id love to meet him in a dark alley and “offer” him my explanation of “retard”. Thanks for posting this Allahpundit. Exposing the crapologists every day. Enjoy your coming vacation. To everyone: Happy Independence Day!
canditaylor68 on July 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM
jokes
Erik Sean Nelson = A liberal w/a mental disorder
byteshredder on July 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM
She was unhinging the moonbats. That was reason alone for her to stay on.
Speedwagon82 on July 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
This just makes me sad. After the photoshop pics of Trig and now this.
I swear, I am so tempted to start a site that mocks Sasha and Malia with every mock of Palins kids.
Photoshop Palins kids, use the same photoshop on Obama’s. Write and article ridiculing Palin’s child being retarded, write the same article, only replace it with Sasha and Malia.
Maybe then, people will lay off politicians kids.
RR
ramrants on July 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
Everybody here at HotAir should read closely Sarah’s release.
This is not the words of a woman leaving the fight. She is merely taking it to another level to free herself up from being pinned down in the governorship.
She now has the media spotlight and has the county’s ears for the foreseeable future.
I told you people to trust her.
She’s taking the struggle against Leviathan to a new level. It may or may not be POTUS in 2012, but she is going 100% offense.
Expect her to be in the lower 48 regularly.
Sapwolf on July 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
I think we all know who the real retarded folk are.
Spiritk9 on July 3, 2009 at 8:52 PM
And would we really expect any civility from these Huffpo turds? This is par for the course.
ErinF on July 3, 2009 at 8:52 PM
I don’t know who you are or what you are but I love you. That was the best post I have seen here all day. You are dead on correct. You have nailed it perfectly.
sherry on July 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Behaving like leftist scum doesnt make things work better.
I am more willing to light a fire under the GOP and tell it to get off its ass and stop being a punching bag or all republicans will go the way of Sarah.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 8:53 PM
Its a sad day when a Quaker has more fight in him than most of the GOP males.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM
Liberals are scum, no getting around it. Oh, some may have not gone this far, but they would surely cross the line somewhere else. It’s inevitable, it’s their nature. Eventually, they all sting themselves to death like a scorpion thrown into a fire.
The problem with libs is they never believe they’re doing anything wrong. Is that any less self-righteous than those they mock as ‘Bible-thumpers’?
Liam on July 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Please don’t even consider doing them. Regardless of what they say we don’t want to become like them.
Cindy Munford on July 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
well said.
Miss Molly on July 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
I have a feeling God does not take to kindly to this. To attack an innocent child, and a special child at that, well, I believe God has a special place reserved for them. It is not our jobs to get revenge either. Write an email if you wish, but do not stoop to the level you were objecting to in the first place.
freeus on July 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
I don’t blame Palin for throwing up her hands in disgust and walking away from it all. Look at what the woman has been through for simply throwing her hat in the ring….24/7 hate directed at her and her kids from BOTH sides of the political spectrum. It never has and never will stop. If I were in the same position I would probably do the same thing…to hell with all you freaks, I’ll live my life and try and help out when the house of cards comes crashing down.
Mord on July 3, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Now you’re defending liberals!!!!
And listening to liberals!!!!
And have liberal fans!!!!
- The Cat
P.S. I hope you know I’m just ribbing you. Most days it would be easy to notice, but like today those weren’t far from what some people here actually think.
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
B-b-but Ed’s argument was that she should have known how harsh the spotlight was…
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
I’m actually a gay, young, male, urban Catholic living in the epicenter of Obamanation.
I’m quite an anomaly for any polling crosstabs!
lansing quaker on July 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
HAHA! I found a video of him. He’s the numma numma kid!
V15J on July 3, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Are Terry and Simon still around to feed us some TrigTrooferism?
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Actually I have been following your posts this afternoon and I have thoroughly enjoyed your take on this situation. I’m stalking folks for the good news. I don’t want to hear this doom and gloom. America is not ready to close its eyes and “go towards the light”.
sherry on July 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Leave Gary alone!
- The Cat
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Yep.
Axelrod privately is shi**ing along with Rahm.
But they will not admit it publicly.
This in not good for Obama.
Sapwolf on July 3, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Love the added faux concern!
Blake on July 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Thank you AP for posting this and getting the story out there.
hmfearny on July 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Palin began her war on Obama today. Man the harpoons.
faraway on July 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Update: Mr Nelson has a keen sense of the obvious. He is indeed absurd.
Cindy Munford on July 3, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Thank you!
Blake on July 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Thank you. I want to find things to celebrate this 4th. But the left is making it hard for me to find anything worth celebrating in America today. They truely seem bent on changing america into some weird Euro crap state.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM
And what she says is now on her and her alone and NOT the people of Alaska.
- The Cat
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Yeah, like Jaynie59 in the Headlines thread.
JeffWeimer on July 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM
lansing quaker on July 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
:)
bazil9 on July 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM
No I won’t suggest all liberals are this vile. Full credit to those who are normal enough – human enough – to recognize how viciously illiberal this actually is.
But far too many liberals do feel … and behave … this way.
In fact, I think that Erik Nelson just revealed more about liberals, in general, than any other single thing I’ve ever seen.
Professor Blather on July 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM
This is what political discourse has come to? I’m physically ill.
Rollie on July 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Did anyone yet mention what appears at the very bottom of the screen capture?
It says, “More in comedy…”
I can tolerate a lot, but this is no where NEAR comedy…
Nelsa on July 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
++++
the_nile on July 3, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Erik Nelson is a deceiver, a dissembler
His trousers are alight
From what pole or gallows
Shall they dangle in the night?
What infernal serpent
Has lent him his forked tongue?
From what pit of foul deceit
Are all his slanders sprung?
What red devil of mendacity
Grips his sick soul with such tenacity?
Will not one he cruelly shower with lies
Put a pistol ball between the pervert’s eyes?
PercyB on July 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
What a lying pr*ck! He pulled it down because he was ordered to do so by someone else.
Blake on July 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
It hasn’t “come to this”, it has been like this with the libs for years. I say that them and their families are fair game. Dig up dirt on them and call their kids whores too. Prosecute them for the smallest thing to harass them. Taking the high road ain’t working.
echosyst on July 3, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Comedy is a security blanket from some people.
That and for some reason some people think they actually are funny.
Homestarrunner.com now that’s funny.
- The Cat
P.S. sbemails are back
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I get,home,computer free since the morning,and
I’m aghast to hear Saracuda has gone in a different
direction!
Can anybody fill me in?
canopfor on July 3, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Hey Mr. “comedy” writer, here’s a laugh for ya…
Proverbs 1:26-32
infidel4life on July 3, 2009 at 9:06 PM
This is grotesque. As is the photo shopped Piper picture…my gosh.
What if we did that to Obama’s kids?
Mommypundit on July 3, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Erik Nelson, you want to know what you are? Huh? Huh? You don’t, I do, everyone does … … you’re the son of a thousand fathers, all cowardly little bastards like you.
Tuco on July 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Well, you b*tch slap good! :)
Blake on July 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Is the GOP dead?
Really.
faraway on July 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Thanks for posting, AP – I don’t read the HuffPo but it is good to see what kind of crap they consider worthy of their bandwidth.
freedomshope on July 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Isn’t the Left’s pattern obvious?
They made fun of Bob Dole and John McCain’s war injuries.
They make racist jokes about black Republicans like Condi Rice.
They “joke” about raping conservative women like Malkin.
And they’ve made cracks about Palin’s children incessantly.
etc…etc…etc
Goldy1 on July 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM
She’s joining the roller derby.
SnarkVader on July 3, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Times like these I really want to see the US seperate into two different countries. The blue states can have Obama and the Red states can have Palin and everyone would be happy.
William Amos on July 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Why all the hate for AP. The more people who see what garbage comes out of the HuffPo the faster it gets discredited as a reputable source of “news”.
marmaran on July 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
We were busy trying to get 2000+ on the Krauthammer thread… then the 3PM ET press release, then twitter, CNN, HuffPo, MSNBC… (Fox was covering MJ) started saying she wasn’t going to run for gov… then she was stepping down… then the sh*t hit the fan.
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
An no public or political figure of any note, condemns this. They still go on and on insulting Palin but they can’s stand up and do the decent thing for 2 seconds.
So all you republican/conservative/rino whatever you want to call yourself pundits — you’re a bunch of aholes.
Blake on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
It will never happen. The country is bigger and stronger than those who wish to demolish it. Rough road ahead but we will end up much wiser for the efforts. Obama is one man who will stand alone one day and the country will move forward, better off for knowing what we don’t want. He thinks he accomplished a historic elecion in 08. 2012 will be the most historic election – the one that brought America back from the brink.
sherry on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Allah,
The liberals that you talk to, have your back massaged by are not your friends.
Just saying.
F15Mech on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I’ve never been one to throw my allegiance to any politician, not even Palin.
But I ‘get’ Palin. At least I think I do. When I look out at the landscape from my piddlin’ point of view and compare it to Palin’s, I am convinced of one thing.
I would hold that little guy, Trig, hug all of the family, make dinner and thank God for his blessings. Who wouldn’t want a normal life?
That’s why I like Palin. Perhaps that is the appeal. Can’t we simply have someone who is normal in DC? I’m tired of the freak show.
Cody1991 on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
I ask myself this sometimes, then I remember we couldn’t live with ourselves if we did this. It’s just not in our nature.
Upstater85 on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Sometimes you just want to kick the sh#$ out of a someone…
Theworldisnotenough on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Why all the hate for AP. The more people who see what garbage comes out of the HuffPo the faster it gets discredited as a reputable source of “news”.
marmaran on July 3, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Thank you, I completely agree.
hmfearny on July 3, 2009 at 9:10 PM
There are much worse things than having to pull a column, Erik Nelson. With my little ring I can take you apart molecule by molecule and then put you back together again. And maybe I put you back together right and maybe I don’t. But you’ll be alive and conscious for every second of it.
HalJordan on July 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Yeah, the RINOS killed it.
Blake on July 3, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Dang. Imma start watching roller derby. . .and get season tickets. . .and a tattoo; although I’m not sure what to do with one.
- The Cat
MirCat on July 3, 2009 at 9:12 PM
What a douchebag. Palin never tried to hide “behind her children.” Is that what we call it now when hate-libs make a point to seek out the kids (of conservatives) for ridicule and scorn?
JimRich on July 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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