Mama Grizzly

hey as a mom or a dad, our adult age children make their own choices and do things according to their own drummer...that is the way they grow and learn...you and I are just lucky that we don't have the news media watching and following our children as they move into adulthood and posting every little tidbit, every stumble or every mistake for all the world to see ....in my humble opinion which has zero value...I think Levi is a loser and shouldn't be given the time a day...but then it really is none of my business. I have always thought that children of politicans should be off limits to the media...but Sarah's family sure hasn't had that granted to them...even her young son Trip has been in the news, even has been made fun of.....wish the media would swarm more over real political stories and report on them...those stories are OUR BUSINESS!

I agree that the kids should be left off limits and regret that media were exposing Palin's kids from the start. That said, I don't get the impression that she set any boundaries to begin with. I wish she would have requested from the start that they be off limits and then reiterated her wishes more directly when they pressed. She didn't resist bringing her baby into an issue or two...

hey as a mom or a dad, our adult age children make their own choices ...you and I are just lucky that we don't have the news media watching and following our children as they move into adulthood and posting every little tidbit, every stumble or every mistake for all the world to see

. I have always thought that children of politicans should be off limits to the media.

...even her young son Trip has been in the news...

I agree with you that the Children themselves ought to be off limits. My comment was aimed at the perceived hypocrisy of the mother.

The engagement announcement came right on the heels of the release of her political ad, entitled Mama Grizzly, in which she says:

?Moms kinda just know when something?s wrong. Here in Alaska, I always think of the mama grizzly bears that rise up on their hind legs when somebody?s coming to attack their cubs, to do something adverse to their cubs.?

The point is: she didn't know
-about the engagement
-about her high school daughter's involvement that resulted in her pregnancy

You're certainly right to point out that this could happen to any of our adult children.
Therefore, we shouldn't go around pretending we have everything under control.
If Sarah weren't so all family values, she wouldn't be such an easy target.

Sarah herself has put more spotlight on her youngest than the media has.

Also, she shoots mama grizzlies.

...you and I are just lucky that we don't have the news media watching and following our children as they move into adulthood and posting every little tidbit, every stumble or every mistake for all the world to see ....

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My understanding is that Bristol & Levi went to this magazine and asked them to do the story because Bristol didn't know how to tell her parents.
It could be they just wanted money for the story but I did not get the idea that the media chased after them on this one.

I certainly would be fine never knowing as I really don't care.

Ugabuga is correct in that the timing of Palin's Grizzly comment and Bristol's revelation makes one take notice.


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My prediction is that Bristol and Levy have reality show aspirations. For a family that despises and is such a victim of the media- they sure are media whores.

Gee Whiz...ask yourselves if Levi and Bristol are really news at all...

Unless they commit a crime or are killed in a horrible manner at the hands of a lame D-list celebrity like Paris Hilton, then, no. They are not news...

Geo's response says a lot...media whores! Very sad response Geo.

Sad because it is true or sad because it is false? I did not coin the term media whore. But I believe it fits. And truth be told- I believe Sarah Palin has masterfully parlayed her loss on the presidential ticket into multimillion dollar success- via the media.

Gee Whiz...ask yourselves if Levi and Bristol are really news at all...

Unless they commit a crime or are killed in a horrible manner at the hands of a lame D-list celebrity like Paris Hilton, then, no. They are not news...

You're right:

Levi & Bristol are not the story.

The story is a Family Values politician who aspires to the 1st or 2nd highest office in America (in the world?) who tells us she's a Mama Grizzly who "kinda just know(s) when something's wrong", while at the same time Not knowing about her cub getting pregnant in high school & Not knowing about her cub getting back together with that guy.

Levi & Bristol have no impact on our lives.
Sarah Palin aspires to have influence over our lives.

The way Sarah Palin manages her personal life is relevant.

Sad because it is true or sad because it is false? I did not coin the term media whore. But I believe it fits. And truth be told- I believe Sarah Palin has masterfully parlayed her loss on the presidential ticket into multimillion dollar success- via the media.

I can't think of a more fitting term for her:Urban Dictionary: media whore

1. Media Whore-A person who has a psychological need to get into TV, Film, Radio or Print.

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The point is: she didn't know
-about the engagement
-about her high school daughter's involvement that resulted in her pregnancy
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What parent is the first to know about teen sex and ultimate pregnancy? I'm certain my Mother was the absolute last to find out of my Big Sister's pregnancy.

I couldn't care less about what Bristol and Levi decide to do, but I do applaud them for seemingly getting past some issues.......and, on their own fruition, evidently.

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I would speculate that they are looking for ways to get more than the 15 minutes of fame that they already have. A glamorous (to them) way to pay the bills. They probably think they would be perfect on a reality show.

I can definitely see how that might be their motivation. I can see few other reasons for them to contact Us Weekly other than for publicity and money.

And I agree with uga, "The way Sarah Palin manages her personal life is relevant."


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I would speculate that they are looking for ways to get more than the 15 minutes of fame that they already have. A glamorous (to them) way to pay the bills. They probably think they would be perfect on a reality show.

I can definitely see how that might be their motivation. I can see few other reasons for them to contact Us Weekly other than for publicity and money.

And I agree with uga, "The way Sarah Palin manages her personal life is relevant."


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I think Palin brings up these family values themes, and the "terrible way the media has attacked her children" as a way of deflecting attention away from the fact that she has virtually no foreign policy experience, a smattering of any governing experience, she quit the one and only elected office she ever had, and she has absolutely no idea how to fix the economy, end the wars in the middle east, or anything else related to running this country. Other than than, she's a great candidate.

If it acts like a duck...........

Geo's characterization was spot on - you must have missed Levi's recent appearance on the D-list w/ Kathy Griffin. She was in Alaska trying to teach him how to shamelessly work the media and build up his minor celebrity.

You don't know how to break news to your mother, you give her a glass of wine first or get another family member to help you - you don't put it on the cover of a tabloid.

Poor Bristol, I hope this turns out to be a good decision for her and her baby.

I think politicians' personal lives are a factor voters should consider. I also think politicians' kids are off limits ................. until they drag them into the spotlight and use them to promote their agendas.

Palin is a wannabe Mama Grizzly - as any REAL one (like Mama Scooterbug) would tell you, protecting your kids (no matter how old) is your #1 priority - it's not a punchline or a way to get media attention or political sympathy!

You HAD to see this one coming:

Bristol will wear Herrera; camo for Levi, Tripp - TODAY People - TODAYshow.com

You're right:


The way Sarah Palin manages her personal life is relevant.

As was Obama's personal life which many ignored throughout his campaign.

I think Palin brings up these family values themes, and the "terrible way the media has attacked her children" as a way of deflecting attention away from the fact that she has virtually no foreign policy experience, a smattering of any governing experience, she quit the one and only elected office she ever had, and she has absolutely no idea how to fix the economy, end the wars in the middle east, or anything else related to running this country. Other than than, she's a great candidate.

..... as a way of deflecting attention away from the fact that she has virtually no foreign policy experience,....she has absolutely no idea how to fix the economy, end the wars in the middle east, or anything else related to running this country. your words could be applied to Obama also, right?
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Ye gods, don't you all know great people who have idiot kids and vice versa? Millions of people have family values and none of these people are perfect and Sarah Palin does not pretend to be. This is so not news and an excuse to dump on Sarah Palin. By the way, in a poll run by Democrats Sarah Palin and Obama were 46/46 in one of those "if the election was today thingys". He only beat Jan Brewer by just 2%. I think we will be seeing much more of Sarah Palin and it has been shown she can play against Obama. She is raising phenomenal amounts of money from supporters. l

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Ye gods, don't you all know great people who have idiot kids and vice versa? Millions of people have family values and none of these people are perfect and Sarah Palin does not pretend to be. This is so not news and an excuse to dump on Sarah Palin. By the way, in a poll run by Democrats Sarah Palin and Obama were 46/46 in one of those "if the election was today thingys". He only beat Jan Brewer by just 2%. I think we will be seeing much more of Sarah Palin and it has been shown she can play against Obama. She is raising phenomenal amounts of money from supporters. l

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I don't know what your obsession is with polls but I read this today in relation to the "polling" you have been perusing. Chew on this since polls at this stage of the game, if ever, are not really much to worry your head about.

The Time/SRBI poll shows Obama with a massive, 21-point advantage (55% to 34% with 11% unsure or not voting), while a survey by Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows a dead heat (46% to 46% with 9% undecided).

enjoy!
Obama-Palin Polls Don't Serve Much Purpose This Early In The Game


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Polls are fun. You understand fun don't you? Some days the polls are up and others they are down. Lately Obama has been and remains "underwater". The man is not popular today. That said, it's a long long time to 2012. Until and unless he fulfills the expectations that he is the Messiah, he's toast.

I like Sarah, met her in Denver along with her youngest daughter. She was my choice in the last election. I was sad when she and John lost. I had hoped that in my lifetime I would see a woman make it to the top of the government hill. Never did think Mr. Obama had the experience and was really ready..but I guess his supporters did, cause as we all know he won.
Using my many years of experience, and I've got many, you folks writing don't much like her or her family...some of you sound right hateful to her. I don't think she is going away any time soon and I think she is probably going to be in your face for awhile. She has lots of supporters. She is like that battery bunny on TV she keeps going and going no matter what gets thrown at her. I personally enjoy watching her getting folks all riled up. Gives me something to follow.

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Those glasses aren't a good match to Mr. Obama's face. It makes him look kind of dorky as my great grand child might say. It amazes me how folks can play around with pictures like that. Mr. Bob you did a good job with that picture. It almost looks real to me. Sometimes I get fooled looking at pictures because they have been so altered. Wish they could alter my pictures and give me back my youth. How about it Mr. Bob?

It was reported that Bristol and Levy are shopping their reality show around. My next prediction is that it will be picked up, they will make enough money from it to be set for live and millions of Americans will watch it.

Wouldn't it be great if Palin had zero presidential aspirations and she was just manipulating the media and the public for financial gain?

it was reported that bristol and levy are shopping their reality show around. My next prediction is that it will be picked up, they will make enough money from it to be set for live and millions of americans will watch it.

Wouldn't it be great if palin had zero presidential aspirations and she was just manipulating the media and the public for financial gain?

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yes!

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