Bristol Palin on Good Morning America and the Today Show; UPDATED: Video Added of the Interviews and Townhall
Here is the video of Bristol Palin's appearance on "Good Morning America" and the "Today Show." I believe that Bristol did an excellent job in the interviews. Chris Cuomo also seems to be a very nice guy.
Bristol on GMA:
Bristol, Todd and Tripp on the "Today Show":
Bristol does a nice job of shutting down Matt Laurer's stupid line of questioning concerning Levi Johnston. You, sir, are no Chris Cuomo.
Update by Mel: NewsBusters smacks the Early Show. Read. Enjoy.
Update II by Mel: Video of the Candie's Foundation "Event to Prevent" townhall today is below. I'm not quite sure what happened, but the audio's a bit low. My apologies for that. The video is in eleven parts, and will advance automatically:
Posts
125 comments:
Yep! Baby girl did well and she's demonstrated she's growing a thick skin in all that media glare. Bravo, kiddo!
ABC's article is out.
http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=7510385&page=1
Shocker, MSNBC anchors are critizing Bristol. Contessa said Bristol was sending a mixed message because she said abstinence was the best way, but she also acknowledged that safe sex is better that unprotected sex. Then she criticized Bristol for not talking about Levi, and then asked if she was the best spokeswoman.
I'm shocked!
bristol did a great job and looks like she will make a great spokesman for preventing teen pregnancies.
Why is MSNBC so upset? They have Levi the golden boy that is using his time on TV to talk about his sex life with a teenage girl. How grown up is that? What more do they want?
I see the pathetic Debbie Schlussel has a new Palin Derangement Syndrome column up. Hadn't heard from her for quite awhile, and thought that maybe she had checked herself into a clinic somewhere, but she's back, and her PDS is once again on full display;
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2009/05/tabloid_candida.html
Greg,
that lady is a full blown whack job, crazy, nut, unbalanced, unhinged, ignoramus who dresses like somebody in the background of a COPS episode.
The worst part about giving NBC interviews, is that MSNBC chops it up to fit their agenda. They are pathetic, and nobody watches them anyway. Contessa actually said that Tripp should have been crying if Bristol wanted to prevent teen pregnancy.
I thought Bristol did a good job too, and is clearly a nice young kid trying to do some good in the world. As others have mentioned in other threads she's not the most eloquent of speakers, but at 18 who is? But that's also the point of her being a teen representative to other teens - she's just like them.
I also felt like Cuomo did a surprisingly fair job with the interview and the questions. Obviously there were questions that she could have tripped over and said something that could be quoted out of context all over the place, but she was able to avoid that, and all in all I didn't think they were gotcha questions.
What really impresses me about all of this is that for Sarah and the Palin family doing what's right is a lot more important than political considerations. There was a lot of political risk and potential for media scorn in having Bristol go out and do this, but that seems not to have been a consideration. Governor Palin has expressed time and again how proud she is of her strong big hearted daughter, and I believe just wants to give her the opportunity and encouragement to get out there and try to do some good for people and make a difference in the world. Clearly she and Todd also were able to give her some guidance as well in how to avoid some of the pitfalls of a national interview.
Good for her and the Palins!
Greg,
It's not worth linking her, because that will only give her traffic that she's never had before.
Huh, the media is still using the same old canard of Sarah promoting abstinence only policies. Go figure.
Bristol and Todd are getting better at answering questions. In 3 years they'll be old pros at this.
Abstinence or 2 aspirin are 100% effective in preventing pregnancies.
Every time Bristol appears on camera, Sarah has to work THAT much harder to get her message out beyond the MSM biased filter.
One step forward, two steps back...
If Sarah were a MSM leftist icon like a Hillary, Bristol would be a saint-like figure in the media and on the cover of every teen magazine and Vanity Fair. Instead, it'll be the same old meme of "look at that hillbilly evangelical Christian girl who couldn't keep her legs together."
gardunne,
I think it is safe to say that the Palins don't really give two whoots about what the media thinks of them.
Bristol did a good job. The dumb NBC research team keeps repeating the lie about Sarah only supporting "Abstinence-only education."
gardunne,
What are you talking about? Bristol was articulate and sincere in wanting to help young people make better decisions than she did. Ordinary people aren't as harsh as you've described.
Touchdown, Bristol!
This is the whole point of Sarah's culture of life philosophy being played out right in front of our noses. Sarah is not going to hide Bristol and Tripp away somewhere as if she's ashamed of them.
She is empowering Bristol and hopefully other women with Bristol's example that the child, since she or he is already a done deal, isn't an unbearable burden. And the first step in doing that is not to hide away in shame because someone may think the less of them.
Chris Cuomo is the son of a former governor so maybe he had some empathy for her. GMA handled the interview with the class that the Today Show lacked.
When Bristol said that she didn't think about "spoiling" her mom's career, it showed that Gov. Palin doesn't pressure her kids to make her career the focus of their lives. They're a normal and, evidently, supportive family.
Bristol is defiantly trying to do something positive in the face of a lot of negativity. It must be genetic.
LAW,
Exactly. Sarah is not some cold calculating politician who makes every life decision based on advancing her career. She lives what she believes.
Bristol did a great job!
chris cuomo has always been a fair guy in my opinion (at least relative to the MSM)
Oi. Parabéns por seu excelente blog. Gostaria de lhe convidar para visitar meu blog e conhecer alguma coisa sobre o Brasil. Abração
Jenny..
I think you meant to put research team in quotes. ;) Just like NBC delivers "news" by "honest reporters".
I thought Bristol did a great job in both interviews and smacked Lauer good when he kept pushing the Levi angle.
I also agree that this is more important than politics. While I would love for Gov Palin to become POTUS someday, I genuinely think the family is doing what they think is right here and does give a rats a** wheat the media thinks about it or whether is impacts whether Gov Palin's becomes POTUS someday.
gardunne,
Bristol did great. Her appearences today are in sharp contrast to those of Levi. She showed class beyond her years.
This did not hurt the governor.
What do you mean one step forward and two steps back? Are you kidding me?
So far today, the "Bristol day" has been fantastic.
Looks like Levi did an interview too on CBS.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/06/earlyshow/main4995425.shtml
I didn't watch it. But wanted it to be known here.
Boy the media are really milking as much negativity as they can from it. Even when it's a positive good cause. The dirtbags!
Frankly, I liked Bristol's non-slick answer to the question of how she can convince teens to go the abstinence route since she didn't and she said, "I don't know." I think she inherited her parent's honesty, as well as a thick skin.
I watched Levi on CBS this morning..
It was the equivalent to reading Meg McCain's twitter feeds..
very mind numbing..
levi was on tv? lol he's becoming a non entity.
Levi's a joke! A last minute get for CBS News pathetic. Coz they couldn't book Bristol. PUNKS!
I loved seeing Todd right by her side. That man is such quiet strength; he has a very reassuring and calm presence. Without even trying, he sends such powerful messages: strong dad and loving husband. I can't wait to see him as First Gentleman!
are the palins purposely ignoring cbs? or do they think that the crappy ratings of cbs is not worth their time? i think a little bit of both.
That was classless. He tries to step on her abstinence message, and then shares initimate details while Bristol is trying to help young people on the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. At least he said that his relationship with Bristol is improving.
All this tells me then that Sarah has no aspirations beyond Juneau.
America's loss.
Or, she is hopelessly naive about how the media will portray her family.
One tiny step at a time, slowly but for sure.
All this shows me is when it comes to put up or shut up; the Palin's put up. And as a family unit.
gardunne,
What is your problem?
gradunne63,
i hope conservatives understand that the MSM will never be on their side and can't expect to hide and cover in fear because of it.
live your life, stand by your convictions and never back down and people will respect you for it.
Has anyone looked at Celtic Diva's blog? She's blasting Bristol Palin of course because she's a hateful piece of left wing trash. I really wonder how she'd react if we started tearing into her daughter like that. She should be on both knees thanking God that we have more class than she does. Because believe me, looking at pictures of Linda and her daughter, there certainly is enough material to make fun of if you don't have any integrity.
gardunne
Your comments on this thread today have been negative.
Every time I read one of your comments, I think maybe you are a msm/lefty blogger/palin hater.
This couldn't be. Could it?
I feel sorry for Levi. It seems he doesn't have a parent for a mom, but a friend. Who jumps up and down, clapping when she finds out her son's girlfriend is pregnant. And these interviews he has done have been more about bringing the Palins down. With his mom right beside him making things sound worse than maybe he was letting on. On the other hand, Bristol said telling her mom she was pregnant, was harder than giving birth. Because her parents are adults and have taught her there are safeguards to live by, and now she will have to live with the hard consequences of that decision. Also, her parents said she and Levi needed a plan. We see through these interviews the way both of these young people have been brought up. I pray that someone will come along and take Levi under their wing, and get his life on the right track.
I think Bristol showed real class.
She is not gossiping about Levi and really want to help teens.
gardunne,
Did someone pee in your cornflakes this morning? Sarah loves and is proud of her family, even if they aren't perfect. Neither is mine!
I know we still don't know definitively whether or not Gov. palin will be on the east coast this weekend. But, is the fact that Todd and Bristol are there now make it more likely she will be?
Ugafish,
"What's my problem?"
Keep burying your head in the sand, if you wish.
The Palin family is to be commended for their strength as a family and standing strong in the face of the enemy. But it's not like Sarah's supporters didn't already know that about her. She fights back. She lives by her convictions. We know it and love her for it.
I just wish she weren't so naive about possibly thinking she or Kristol can remotely control the message on teen pregancy. If 90% our media and culture were not controlled by people who hate everything that Sarah Palin stands for and believes in, then it might be different.
I'm not the enemy, btw, just because I don't agree with how Sarah handles this issue.
I hope this means she will be able to make it, DB.
Sarah Palin's position on sex education has been poorly understood.
Chick here to read her true position.
http://sarah-palin-2012.blogspot.com/2009/04/sarah-palin-supports-sex-education-in.html
She looks stunning.
I don't see how this could hurt the palins.Admitting and handling your own mistakes isn't something bad.
"Your comments on this thread today have been negative.
Every time I read one of your comments, I think maybe you are a msm/lefty blogger/palin hater.
This couldn't be. Could it?"
Beehive.
Never in a million years.
I don't agree with the Palins on this issue. Not after what the MSM put her family through last year.
Jeez, I hope this site is not going to turn out like TeamSarah where ANY disagreement with Sarah's actions/words are verbotten.
guardunne63
Then what's your solution if the media is a lost cause give us your idea how she ought to set up a Presidential bid.
Prove to me you're not the enemy. If Sarah Palin came to you asking for advice what would you give her?
Let's see how you would do it since you're not the enemy. How would you show America her best and their best? Her's your chance hot shot!
Bristol is not trying to control the message on teen pregnancy. She's simply offering her experience as teaching moment to help prevent teen pregnancy. Bristol is an adult, and she feels that she can make a positive impact in some people's lives. I thought she was articulate and sincere, and I'm sure she made Sarah proud. Sarah has no reason to be ashamed of her family.
what we really need as a candidate that the media loves, like John McCain /sarc
I understand the concern, I cringe a little before every one of these things, because the MSM is almost a totally amoral propaganda organ for the left. However, one recalls from the campaign, that the truth was no obstacle to them floating something out there. From the little part that I did see, she did fine. Levi, on the other hand,
well I'd rather a hold a civil tongue about what I think of him.
IMHO, many on here (probably myself included) tend to live way too much in the moment when it comes to Palin. "Was it a good day or a bad day?" It's not healthy. If Sarah does have greater aspirations, it's a marathon. And if Bristol learns a lot from this and becomes a strong advocate for something positive, this will only help Sarah down the road. Think long term, people. The current beltway GOP may laugh at the Palins today but (1) they have no business laughing at anyone considering how they've screwed the pooch and (2) years from now, Palin and Co. might very well have the last laugh from all they learn.
Todd!
That is all.
I thought Bristol did great. I loved how both she and Todd handled the Levi questions. They have been really classy. I look forward to seeing the good things Bristol will do with her life. She obviously has a servant's heart like mom. The Palin's do the right thing for the right reason.
Left/Liberal commentators have a bad habit of confusing what they perceive as "Christian family values", with the "cult of respectability", a subtle paganization of Christianity that originated in 19th century Victorian Britain and some parts of America. It is a relatively modern phenomena and unfortunately still with us. Under this cult young people, women in particular, were condemned, even locked away, forced into undesireable marraiges, or into abortion clinics. A genuine Christain approach is understanding, forgiving and supportive. That is precisely what the Palin family is demonstrating.
It's an understandable reaction, this is not your usual candidate, why would we waste our time on that. This is a remarkably courageous woman, with more guts than half the men, in her party, who does things not for shallow self interest, but because she believes her service can bring about the changes that America needs to secure its future. When there's a fork in the road, she's always taken the tougher path. It would have been easier to let her
town wither and die, to let the crooks steal the state on the oil and gas commission, to let Exxon dictate the rules, not to have that 5th child,take McCain on his offer as a running mate, to be the meek also ran on the ticket, to accept the stimulus without preconditions. Then again, she wouldn't have garnered the
extraordinary level of support we see here, and TS, and Mavericks4Palin, and so many other groups. That's why Romney, nominally a member of our party, one of the future "Team of Rivals" has employed a strategy, that to cite a phrase, 'is not just a crime, but a mistake". It earns him ill will among the people he hopes to cultivate, and as even Chris Matthews points out, it doesn't win you respect among the left you're trying to impress.
"Prove to me you're not the enemy. If Sarah Palin came to you asking for advice what would you give her?
Let's see how you would do it since you're not the enemy. How would you show America her best and their best? Her's your chance hot shot!"
Since you asked so kindly:
GovPalin/Candidate Palin- you have a chance to undue the almost terminally damage that four years of the most leftist administration in the history of all democratically elected countries, what is your agenda for the next four years?
-Unbind Wall Street from the shackles the Obama administration has held it under for four years.
- Let Israel run its own national defense. She is a sovereign country and she has every right to defend herself how she deems necessary. We stand strong in our support for Israel and Jews throughout the world.
- Round up every Gitmo detainee that was released by the Obama administration and return them at once.
-Reduce taxes on small businesses by at least 80%.
-Rebuild our national defense program by at least 350 billion dollars in the next fiscal budget.
- HOld many federal dollars from any metropolitan area or state who has violated any tenet of the 2nd Amendment with gun-control laws.
- Just kill 'em with your wit, kindness, and guts you have all along.
----------------------------------
Israel's safety, self-defense, unbridled capitalism, and 2nd Amendment rights - that pretty much sums me up.
gardunne
Of course everyone has their right to disagree with the governor. I don't have an issue with that.
There have been numerous issues lately that people have had a difference of opinion.
The stimulus, joining the national group, Bristol and the media, her supreme court pick etc
It's okay to disagree. There is not one person in the political theater who I agree with 100%.
The problem I have is when someone disagrees they throw in the towel and they fall back on comments such as the ones you made
"All this tells me then that Sarah has no aspirations beyond Juneau. "
"America's loss."
Why when we don't agree with something must we automatically assume Sarah's done? Or not aspiring to higher office?
I agree with many on this site who have stated that this is a marathon not a sprint.
"Or, she is hopelessly naive about how the media will portray her family."
Yeah, I'm sure that is the case /sarc
Beehive,
"Why when we don't agree with something must we automatically assume Sarah's done? Or not aspiring to higher office?
I agree with many on this site who have stated that this is a marathon not a sprint."
I'm cool with the disagreements and yes, I'm one of those who believes Sarah is our ONLY hope of bringing our country back to what it once was, what we want it to be. I do get dismayed when "I" (and only I) feel that she's doing/saying things that imply (at least in my mind) that she will ride out her political career in Juneau or maybe as Secretary of Energy for some Republican who I voted for with clinched teeth.
As I mentioned in a post yesterday, there will be something like 865,478 nervous breakdowns on this board between now and 2012, and I'm well on my way to 3,879 of them. :o)
I am happy that Todd stepped in after Matt kept pushing Bristol to answer.
She did well and having her Dad back her was great.
I wish families were more like this, and as many will agree, it is very rare to see.
Bristol is Sarah incarnate!... What an absolutely beautiful young lady she is, just like her mom and dad, the happiest SPIRITS you will ever find.
Is Bristol not FLAG SHIP PROOF of Sarah and Todd being the Rock of her life as parents.
Thousands of families face similar circumstances just like the Palins and Sarah would be the first to acknowledge they are nothing special but just facing life as it unfolds with grounded Faith and strong resolve and courage to make a difference.
What remarkably insightful comments coming from Bristol and her new found voice and face for Teen Pregnancy.
Words escape me as to the significance of this Family and Sarah for America..
They represent all that is good in America and the World... all our better NATURE as HUMAN-BEINGS.
Bestbud,
Ditto.
Bristol has more character, class & composure than most of the adults in media, politics & pop-culture.
She is yet another reason the DC power structure is feeling quite disheveled by the Palin political threat.
The proper manner in which the Palin's are handling the matter is just another example of how solid character is still best vote garnering 'strateegery.'
Say hello to your next 1st Family. Thank God.
tahDeetz
gardunne
I agree with you 100% about the nervous breakdowns.
I'm not sure on the number I'm at but i am definitely not far behind you. ;)
Baboon:
Who is the queen (for now) of CBS News, and you tell me if Sarah is snubbing CBS. Remember, CBS "isn't the center of everyone's universe..."
Frankly, I was surprised Todd and Bristol didn't swing by to see "The Friends" when she was in the City...
Nat Hound,
Just a thought. Maybe they didn't stop by to see Fox and Friends because they are already planning on visiting Fox this weekend. If Gov. Palin really is attending the White House Correspondent's dinner as a guest of Fox New's I mean.
I wouldn't be shocked if Sarah wasn't a last minute booking with Chris Wallace on FNS, especially if they stay in town after the Correspondent's Dinner.
I doubt Todd and Bristol would be on there, though.
DB
Thanks, love this site!
gardunne63 - I agree that any Political Advisor would tell Sarah she is making a mistake. That said if you follow her rise to Governor, Sarah did it her way not the conventional way. Will it get her the Presidency. Maybe not. But I don't think she can do it the conventional way anyhow so let us cross our fingers and see if it works.
Now is their an example of a President always defending his family. Yes. Whether you like or dislike his Politics Andrew Jackson fought in 12 plus duals. Almost all to defend the honor of his wife who mistakingly was not divorced yet when they first married. Most consider him a successful President and he was hit hard on this in his campaign. He never threw his wife under the bus. Defend your family.
Job well done Bristol and Todd!
Bristol will make an excellent Teen Ambassador. She is so down to earth yet strong willed just like her mom.
She will be a voice that young teens everywhere can relate to.
I saw both interviews, she was GREAT..much much better then her Greta interview, I think she was very nervous with Greta since it was her first interview..but here she was GREAT..secure in her beliefs and it was great to see Todd there too. I LOVED how she told Matt Lauer who kept on trying to get intimate details with her and Levi and she said "that is personal" good for her!! Bristol has more class then Levi and the media EVER will. I was watching The View now, it's cause my Mom watches it so I just happen to hear them talking about Bristol and they ALL, yes ALL, including Joy and Barbara, all had high praises for Bristol for doing this..and Elizabeth was standing up for Bristol too, now these are women who are usually on the hate Sarah bandwagon so I consider this a huge plus..Good job Bristol, may God bless you on your journey
Nat Hound:
If your prediction is proven correct, you must be on the 'inside'.
There is no way I would envision that scenario for Sarah at the present time especially with an ethics violation lurking around every corner.
Cuomo destroyed Bill Ayers in an interview after the election...I've liked that guy since then.
its called being Overexposed.
bristol did fine, but its
being overexposed is what bugs me.
"bristol did fine, but its
being overexposed is what bugs me."
Which is why she is there and not you lol.
Bristol is willing to put her self out there to help people her age become more socially aware. That should be encouraged i think.
It is interesting that the RED states have the highest Teen pregnancy in the Country.
Many of them are also for abstinence only and it proves that it is ineffective.
AKReport:
We really haven't heard from Bristol before this. She has only done one TV interview with Greta on Fox before today.
Its the MSM that splashed Bristol's name all over the headlines and ran with hundreds, if not thousands, of false and salacious stories about Bristol. Bristol has been keeping rather quiet.
I think the reason why Bristol decided to do this is because Bristol believes that she can help some teens make better choices by telling them about her experiences.
Levi is the one who is getting overexposed. He has done way too many interviews with really nothing important to say. I saw the CBS Morning interview he did today - that was a painfully awful interview.
Hbrewer:
Abstinence is 100% effective. However, if a person decides to not choose abstinence, then they should use birth control (birth control is not 100% effective Btw.)
That is what Sarah and Bristol say on the subject. I agree and most common sense folks would say the same.
Abstinence is the ideal for teens but not everyone will practice it just like sobriety. Each person has to make their own choices in life. Choices have unintended consequences.
i read a while back that this site is going to get a makeover so how about adding a latest comment feature because its kinda hard to keep up with the latest info.
I was watching the live feed of the townhall deal and the guy in charge singled her out and thanked her for flying across the country just to speak to teens there in NYC...it was nice and everyone clapped.....you could tell her presence made an impact.
Bristol did a good job in the town hall meeting. She kept her answers short and to the point, and she recieved a nice applause at the end.
C4P - I missed the CNN live townhall feed. Will you be posting any highlights of Bristol at the townhall for us later?
Would love to see some clips. I hope Bristol wasn't too nervous.
Sarah Palin rocks
Of course Abstinence is 100 percent effective and why state the obvious.
While it is 100 percent effective it is only one form of Birth Control and it is Unrealistic like Bristol Said to Greta.
The only thing painful about the Levi interview is he is 100 percent correct and that there needs to be better education and in his words enforcement not a visual enforcement but a educational reinforcement.
Every school should give free/minimal charge condoms to its Students in High School and even junior high where it is needed.
Hbrewer:
Bristol told Matt Lauer that her quote from the Greta interview was taken out of context. She said in both interviews today that abstinence is the best way. I saw Levi agree in his CBS interview that Bristol has a great message.
Some teens choose to practice abstinence and others don't. The ones that don't should know there could be consequences like teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. Bristol agrees that teens who choose to have sex should practice safe sex. Levi does too.
This is simple and common sense. So I don't know what point you are trying to make but abstinence is best for teens. If not, then safe sex is the next best option (but not 100% effective).
That's all I can say about the subject. Each person, teen or adult, has to make their own choices and live with the consequences. Yes, teens do a lot of dumb things because they are teens and still learning about life.
Sarah Palin rocks
The Fact is it is not Realistic
Here is soemthing I found on another blog
http://www.getlisty.com/fox11az/highest-teen-pregnancy-rates/
Mississippi: 68.4%
2. New Mexico: 64.1
3. Texas: 63.1
4. Arkansas: 62.3
5. Arizona: 62.0
6. Oklahoma: 59.6
7. Nevada: 55.8
8. Tennessee: 54.7
9. Kentucky: 54.6
10. Georgia: 54.2
Notice a Trend here>?
They are all Red or where RED states.
Why is it the people who preach so much abstinence can not make it work>?
The Answer Abstinence only education/preaching is not Realistic.
She is making excuses like Sarah did about things being taken out of Context.
Hbrewer,
Get a life and pick on someone your own size.
This I know for sure.
"According to published research, abstinence programs are successful in delaying sexual onset and in helping sexually active teens choose to abstain. In Georgia, for example, teen pregnancy rates have been cut in half, dropping for 11 straight years since the state mandated abstinence education."
http://blogs.usatoday.com/oped/2007/07/abstinence-work.html
Hbrewer,
The article you link also notes that those states also have much higher proportions of black and hispanic teenagers.
Now you can call that racist if you want, but you're slinging the same mud on Red States in general.
The data in the article is also based on BIRTHS, not pregnancies. Therefore, the data excludes teen pregnancies ended by abortion.
So it can also be said that the higher teen birth rates are reflective of a higher level of respect for unborn life in those Red States.
Now tell me you disagree with that.
I noted most of those red states were in warm climate. Maybe more pregnancies because the climate is warmer and easier to have sex in the car when it isn't freezing cold outside. I know this sounds like I am being flip or just saying something to be funny. I am serious.
Also, most of the red states you mentioned are poor type states where welfare mothers sometimes want more children so they can get bigger checks. After Clinton's welfare reform became law there were fewer unwed mother pregnancies.
Regardless, like Bristol said...if she can prevent one unwed mother pregnancy she will be happy. Let's fact it, it is usually the gal that has the major burden.
Hbrewer,
You argument would have more credence if you didn't repeat the lie that Sarah Palin only believes in "Abstinence only education". This gets tiresome in light of the fact that she has repeatedly and publicy promoted contraception as well. Did you do any research into her positions or are you just repeating the talking points from non credible sources such as HuffPo, Daily Kos, and National Enquirer?
Hbrewer:
Sarah and Bristol both support the teaching of sex education in school. They both believe abstinence is best but Sarah and Bristol have never said that abstinence only programs are the only solution.
C4P has posts covering this that you can search if you want to have accurate information. This thread is about.
You are entitled to your opinions and we are entitled to ours. There are websites where you can go and debate merits of abstinence vs. birth control vs. abortion vs. adoption.
We are just discussing Bristol's new role as a Teen Ambassador and her reaching out to other teens on this thread.
I only saw the numbers and did not read the article so that is my fault and thanks for pointing it out.
She however was for absitence only education according to her 2006 Election
Q: Will you support funding for abstinence-until-marriage education instead of for explicit sex-education programs, school-based clinics, and the distribution of contraceptives in schools?
A: Yes, the explicit sex-ed programs will not find my support
http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Sarah_Palin_Families_+_Children.htm
The question is in the definition and describtion/extent of explicit sex ed education.
Her Stance of course could change based on further research and or ambitions.
Brewer,
You know that she clarified her position subsequently after that quote? Unless you are saying that a politician isn't allowed to clarify a comment, you are citing to a quote that is no longer serving as her actual position.
Palin appears to disagree with McCain on sex education
The Republican vice presidential candidate says students should be taught about condoms. Her running mate — and the party platform — disagree.
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/sep/06/nation/na-sexed6
“In a widely quoted 2006 survey she answered during her gubernatorial campaign, Palin said she supported abstinence-until-marriage programs. But weeks later, she proclaimed herself “pro-contraception” and said condoms ought to be discussed in schools alongside abstinence.
“I’m pro-contraception, and I think kids who may not hear about it at home should hear about it in other avenues,” she said during a debate in Juneau.”
"The next month, Palin clarified “explicit,” on a radio debate. Asked if “explicit” programs include those that discuss condoms. Palin said no and called discussions of condoms “relatively benign.”
“Explicit means explicit,” she said. “No, I’m pro-contraception, and I think kids who may not hear about it at home should hear about it in other avenues. So I am not anti-contraception. But, yeah, abstinence is another alternative that should be discussed with kids. I don’t have a problem with that. That doesn’t scare me, so it’s something I would support also.”
History Chasers at 10:50 am already linked to the birth control issue.
I agree with you Joseph, the Chris Cuomo guy actually seems like a human being. I'm in shock, I might have to watch it again just to make sure I'm ok :)
Here are a few pix from the event Bristol attended.
Here's the url you can copy & paste. http://news.search.yahoo.com/search/news?ei=UTF-8&p=bristol+palin&fr=yfp-t-501&c=images
And yes I'm ignoring a certain g here because why would I waste my time? lol!
the g i'm talking about is guardunne and not Greg or any other g. I enjoy reading their posts. but guardunne needs to be eaten up by one of those gigantic worms in the movie/novel "DUNE" because he/she obviously doesn't have the spice to contend with the Palins. lol ;)
Good grief.
No way that Bristol went on a couple on morning shows on May 6,2009 is going to destory Sarah's Presidential hopes in an election in Nov. of 2012.
Are you kidding me.
Lighten up.
CNN's Headline News, HLN, just had 5 minutes on Bristol Palin with 3 experts. When they come back they're going to take callers on this subject and talk about the Palins versus Levi.
The experts were a guy from an abstinence group at Princeton, the editor of Seventeen magazine, and a psychologist. Two experts and the host defended Bristol. The psychologist says she changed her message from abstinence is not realistic to now being for abstinence.
If anyone gets HLN, turn it on now ...
Wow, Seventeen mag editor is really supporting her. 17 mag is HUGE! Wonder if she'll be doing an interview for them, too. The host was very in favor, too. Wow! This story has good legs. Except in the usual places where you knew it wouldn't.
hrh the last part of your post was funny. but i knew what you were trying to say... and i agree. lol it was funny though. ;)
hrh,
I believe the Seventeen mag editor took part in the town hall meeting that Bristol was at today.
Her name is Ann Shoket.
Eddie Burke is talking about Bristol. He called her being a spokesperson for abstinence a brilliant pr move.
He said why Levi is going around trashing the Palin's, Bristol is doing positive good things.
Sarah Palin's abstinence only message...blah,blah,blah. Headline News. The host is doing a good job.
There's an error viewing #3 in the townhall series.
Oh, this guy on HLN is awesome! A caller questioned why Bristol was doing this now, it must be p.r. control by her mom, after Levi gave all these interviews. The host says in a sarcastic voice, if this was Bristol Maguilicutty, would you be saying this? Is this just because you don't like Sarah Palin. Then he said this whole thing was planned in advance, this is prevent teen pregnancy day, so it had nothing to do with Levi or p.r. control.
I hear this went over big on the View, even Joy thought it was great.
I still say they can all jump off a bridge for all I care, but it's still nice of them to say it's a good thing.
Well she is the Kwiszach Haderach, so it might fit, she could certainly tame one of those worms (a little joke there). As I said earlier, she is a very special candidate, so consequently we are more protective than most, of her and her family. Bristol behaved well in this instance. You know Gardunne, you're only rationed fro 4,000 nervous breakdowns this cycle
LAW,
It should be working now. Try it again, and let me know if it still gives you trouble.
I think the MSM would have a difficult time being critical of Bristol on this one...most of them have teenagers or at least children and they know the problems. And, this is such a positive thing to be negative on it is just bad PR for any public figure. It is a "real" forum not just going on TV like Levi did or her appearing on Greta.
This is Big Time.
hbrewer, what are the abortion rates in the states you list and how do they compare with the so-called blue states?
I would not be surprised to see a correlation.
Hi Mel. Yes, the link is working now. Thanks. In the mean time I'd gone to Youtube and watched them there, but ep. 10 is missing on the download list. I clicked on your c4p host name and found ep 10 on your video page, but for convenience sake I thought you might want to add 10 to the main playlist or whatever you call it.
Thanks hrh for the HLN tip! I'll check it out later.
Seventeen Magazine is indeed huge with teen girls! I would love it if Bristol did an interview so more girls could read and learn from Bristol's experiences.
This was one of the best moves Bristol has made besides finishing school. The worst thing was when she was being trashed in the press and the public never got to hear her side of the story. Now people will get a chance to see and hear from the real Bristol and her family instead of the MSM caricatures.
I agree with Dick Morris that Bristols involvment in this project stems from a sincere desire to help.
She has taken responsibility for her actions and is striving to make a life for her child.
The Palins are finally associated with a positive message that in distinct opposition to the false messiahs lust for the tears of the unborn.
Bristol did a great job, She answered the question short and to the point without bloviating. She didn’t fall into the rap of saying the baby was a mistake, she didn’t fall into the trap to say she was considering abortion and she didn’t fall into the trap to go after Levi. Way to go girl.
The true character of a person comes out when they make mistakes and when the come across challenges. Bristol made a mistake but she faces the challenge and responsibility head on. The true colours of a person’s up bringing is revealed when those challenges arise and with the way Bristol is handling herself her parents did a heck of a good job.
Hbrewer:
No, Sarah Palin did not support abstinence only education back in 2006. The question was "Would you support funding for explicit sex education?" and she said she wouldn't.
Some of these folks are ordinary trolls, some rise to the level of uruk hai orcs, and some are Nazguls, when they refuse to accept what has clearly put forth and explained, they fall into one of those categories. Sarah's a Feminist for Life, so she does allow for the use ofcontraception. The local school didn't have an abstinence only curriculum, people are entitled to there opinions, but not to their own facts.
I am so glad to have found this blog, via The OReilly Factor. I thought all common sense had been abandoned. I am a born and rasied Floridian, now living in Canada. I am so upset with the current administration, I hope there will be a Florida to return to some day. I love Sarah Palin, and have ever since I saw her on Glen Beck, long before she ran for VP. So glad this blog is here.
Post a Comment