barry irreparably disgraced The American People

April 10, 2009

rant alert

I needed a few days not to go off on barry on this. He is disgusting and there is no longer any way around it. Why did he bow to that Saudi person? Why? I have posted before about the fact that neither he or Michelle know the proper etiquette but this was intentional. There is only one explanation: he is sympathetic to Muslims. Prove me wrong. That is all I am going to say on this. I haven’t watched the MSM’s take or heard barry’s lame excuse. He did not represent me on the world stage and what he did was beyond wrong - It was despicable and it can never be forgiven.

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Right around 0:50 he makes a deep bow even though the saudi person clearly extends his hand with the intent of a handshake - nothing more.

The commentary is in Italian - but it isn’t needed.

Would Lincoln, JFK, FDR or Reagan have done that?

And then he says “we’re” not at war with Islam? I sure the hell am and will be until they stop using it as justification to slice off their innocent daughters' genitals. Another post.

Octuplets: Paranoid Nadya fires *Angels in Waiting*

Octuplets: Paranoid Nadya fires *Angels in Waiting*

By mattie14

March 24, 2009

Well, if there was any remaining doubt about the selfishness and unfitness of that woman to care for her children - this is it: she fired Angels in Waiting (AIW).

AIW is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2005 by Linda Conforti-West, Neonatal ICU nurse and foster mom and Jackie Peebles, Infant Development Expert, and is aimed at ensuring premature infants get maximum care in order to help them “catch up”.

Angels In Waiting (AIW) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) established in 2005 to meet the needs of the most vulnerable population of America’s foster children, the forgotten medically fragile preemies, Infants and children. Our mission is “to move medically fragile foster care infants and young children into private residences under the care of Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses as their foster parents.”

They had initially offered that mentally ill delusional woman free 24/7 care for all 14 children in their facility up in Arrowhead, California. That meant that her three older children, who already have neurological disabilities along the autism spectrum: one with ADHD that requires intense intervention, which he had not been getting, and one with speech delay that has a narrow window for treatment - would have received individual care to help them catch up.

And what did that selfish birther do?

She refused.

When pressed, she said she didn’t want to take her kids out of school and that it was “too cold” up there. And then there’s the matter of AIW refusing to allow her to have a reality show - clearly where this is heading and has always been heading. She has only so many family photos she can sell and her father assured GMA that “she’s not the kind of person” to take the $1M + 1 year free healthcare offer to do a pornographic movie.

In a completely separate move, Gloria Allred had filed a complaint with the police alleging that Nadya was unable to care for her children. Both happened on the same day - the complaint and the offer by Angels in Waiting - setting off her paranoia. Add that AIW is geared towards helping premature foster children — she will do anything to keep her meal tickets in her possession - even to their obvious detriment, as evidenced by her decision to fire AIW.

When AIW’s offer was refused, they engaged the services of Gloria Allred: a high-powered, well-known and well-regarded attorney, who specializes in defending women. Allred then became directly involved in the process, which served to increase that woman’s paranoia.

Kaiser Permanente, the hospital in which she birthed and whose bill she is not paying, after seeing the filthy and unsafe conditions (didn’t have a smoke alarm, had food stuck on the walls and was completely unchildproofed) the older 6 were living in, told her she would have to rectify matters before any of the octuplets were sent home. This prompted a distress call to Dr Phil, who then intervened. Gloria Allred, AIW and that woman met with Dr Phil at his palatial estate and came to an agreement - see links below.

Dr Phil then boosted his ratings by having that woman on his show - two day - and getting folks to give her free stuff. The diaper and formula companies redacted their offer because of her behavior and the negative publicity brought on by it.

She was interviewed by the hospital’s Social Service folks, who then went out to her new house and still found it to be lacking and made specific demands, which evidently were fulfilled. That woman was supposed to meet them there, but she did not. Instead, she was at her other house being interviewed by Radaronline - where she is keeping a daily blog. Thankfully they are capturing her daily madness, which will make excellent exhibits in the future custody court cases.

Of note in that interview–besides the decibel level that the preemies will and most likely have been exposed to–she discussed the fact she had no money or donations for the nanny care, and yet, she had just moved into a $564,900 house instead of having the other one fixed up. Could be because it is in foreclosure because the grandmother had not made a mortgage payment since May 2008 and was more than $23K in arrears, having already abandoned a house and filed for bankruptcy.

The hospital then deemed it safe to release the first two preemies to her care while AIW was still involved. Things appeared to be going well enough for the hospital to release two more. At present, there are 4 preemies completely reliant on that selfish woman’s care. I don’t know how many nannies and volunteers are involved.

Over the weekend, her paranoia blossomed full time and she had enough, according to her lawyer. Thing is she never really trusted Allred or AIW–she admitted so in her Dr Phil appearance with AIW in attendance–and only took them on because the preemies’ release from the hospital was basically dependent on AIW being on board.

Because she had refused to go along with the initial plan, AIW offered only to train her nannies on how to care and interact with the preemies. It is unclear if she is paying for it or if the California taxpayers are picking that up, also. She is/was convinced that it’s because there are no donations. She refuses their offer, then complains about it. Allred, as AIW’s representative, has denied the allegation.

Can anyone blame the lack of donations - even though AIW said not a single penny would go to any of that woman’s family? She was intent on using every single one of those embryos no matter how many children the pregnancies resulted in. She didn’t mean to but she admitted it in her interview with her mother on radaronline. See body language interview below.

According to USMAGAZINE.com (USM), she was certain they were “spying” on her. As a aside, I find it interesting that the best and most reliable source of information comes from gossip celebrity sites. I wonder how much they paying her per word? But for once they are serving a useful purpose.

USMAGAZINE:

NADYA: Yes, it’s true. I released AIW. It was really bad. That’s all I can say. I can’t confirm, why, in particular. I will be releasing the details soon.

Who can possibly believe this? How bad is something that is free and geared toward the benefit of all 14 of her children? And I hope to God that a report has been made. AIW has no self-interest. They function through private funding and have spent a great deal of their time–uncompensated–dealing with this selfish woman for the sake of the children. If they not had the children as their primary concern they would have given up when that woman first refused their care. Dr Phil is another matter.

USM: Her spokesman accused the non-profit charity group…of spying on her and reporting her to child welfare officials.

Suleman had several confrontations with the nurses, her attorney Jeff Czech said. Relations worsened Sunday when Suleman came to believe that Angels in Waiting founder Linda West-Conforti was allegedly filing a report against her with child welfare officials.

Said Czech, “Nadya felt that she was being judged wrongfully, and she didn’t need it.”

From AP’s SHAYA TAYEFE MOHAJER:

CZECH: It started out adversarial and never really resolved itself. Nadya felt that she was being judged wrongfully and she didn’t need it. All it did was make a difficult situation worse.

“She” didn’t need it. Once again she is putting her needs ahead of the preemies - clear proof of her unfitness. If there was a problem why fire them? Why not bring in Social Services or DCFS - why they exist - and have them watch the interactions firsthand?

USM: Suleman — who has custody of four infants so far — says she’ll rely on her own nannies — whom she had planned to hire regardless of Angels in Waiting’s assistance — to care for the babies instead.

Kaiser Permanente nurses have now taken over the job of teaching the nannies - and her - how to care for the children. She gave birth on Jan 26th and is unable to instruct the nannies herself.

AP: Czech said that Suleman will have her nannies trained by nurses from the Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center, where the octuplets were born on Jan. 26. Kaiser spokesman Jim Anderson said the hospital sends out home health nurses to provide training and guidance to new mothers, and at least two such visits have been made to the Suleman home. Anderson said he was not sure how much the program costs.

And the lawyer, who is acting as spokesperson, told PEOPLE:

CZECH: It was a poor fit from the start. Suleman felt uncomfortable by some of the things that Gloria Allred said, starting with her complaint to CPS.

Yeah, because Allred’s on to her. She is not someone who will back down and she certainly knows the law.

A 24 hour videocam placed in view of the preemies should be a condition at this point. That is the only way the truth will come out, and more importantly, would ensure the safety of the preemise. I don’t know how much Radaronline has captured of this supposed really bad-ness she alleges - I haven’t been watching her videos for the last week - she disgusts me, if you haven’t noticed by now. However, the sheer volume and factual nature of these posts should demonstrate that it is born not out of personal bias, but rather from watching her many videos and keeping apprised of developments by fellow citizen, Mrs Etta Mae Perkins.

USM: According to RadarOnline.com, which first broke the story RadarOnline.com, members of Angels in Waiting are scheduled to tape an episode of Dr. Phil Tuesday. Suleman also hopes to appear on the show to defend herself.

And what type of defense might that be? Guess we will find out later today on Radaronline. AIW will evidently air on Dr Phil tomorrow.

And what is it going to take for DCFS to intervene before one of those preemies are re-hospitalized?

***

Below are some of the posts that relate to this story. Here is a comprehensive list, which includes her TV interviews. Ann Curry’s I just realized was not posted, so I will do that some time today, and you can follow the full progression of her delusional madness first interview onward.

(2-9) Octuplets: Octuplets: already filthy house unfit for children (pix)
(2-24) Octuplets: Cosmetic surgery, IVF, food stamps, disability, bankruptcy & foreclosure
(2-25) Octuplets: Grandfather on Oprah daughter “not mentally complete”
(2-25) Octuplets: Hospital questioning her ability to care for children
(2-26) Octuplets: Video of inside the home
(2-26) Octuplets: Body language mother vs grandmother video (Part 1)
(2-26) Octuplets: Body language mother vs grandmother video (Part 2)
(2-29) Octuplets: What about the other children?
(3-3) Octuplets: Gloria Allred & *Angels in Waiting* (The Early Show video)
(3-3) Octuplets: Gloria Allred & *Angels in Waiting* offer (press conference)
(3-2) Octuplets: *Angels in Waiting’s* free 24/7 care for all 14 REFUSED
(3-2) Octuplets: What is it going to take?
(3-4) Octuplets: Dear LA Department of Children and Family Services: re Nadya Suleman
(3-5) Octuplets: 911 call “I’m gonna kill myself!”
(3-6) Octuplets: Nadya, Gloria Allred, *Angels in Waiting* & Dr Phil
(3-6) Octuplets: Dr Phil on The View: “Her contact with reality is fleeting at best”
(3-9) Octuplets: Nadya accepts *Angels in Waiting’s* offer
(3-9) Octuplets: Agreement between Nadya, Gloria Allred, *Angels in Waiting* & Dr Phil
(3-9) Octuplets: Grandfather purchase $564,900 house
(3-10) Octuplets: Nadya on Dr Phil (Part 1: *Angels in Waiting* controversy)
(3-11) Octuplets: Nadya on Dr Phil (Part 5: *Angels in Waiting* care)
(3-11) Octuplets: Grandfather on GMA
(3-16) Octuplets: Nadya spent $1K on makeup
(3-24) Octuplets: Paranoid Nadya fires *Angels in Waiting*
(3-24) Octuplets: Nadya offered porn star nannies
(3-24) Octuplets: 911 by Nadya’s nanny to remove Gloria Allred (3-17)

Where are barry’s own public words of apology?

MARCH 21, 2009

I’ve looked and cannot find evidence of barry’s own words of contrition. I could very well be wrong but I don’t think so.

All we have heard are two lame “apologies”. Burton calling it “an offhand remark” and Gibbs a “thoughtless joke”.

A joke. He still refers to it as a joke – still he doesn’t get it.

And then there’s Mr Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, telling us on GMA and Andrea Mitchell that barry has apologized and we are left to take his word for it.

Why?

Was Shriver the target of barry’s disgusting statement?

Was barry referring to Shriver’s (lack of) intelligence and physical capabilities?

Or was it because barry owes the Kennedys and was just making nice?

We’ll never know until we hear barry speak. Until we hear words of sincere apology coming from the lips that essentially referred to Special Olympians as physically limited r*t*rds.

And if Mr Shriver were to say ni***r?

Would he just apologize to barry?

So why nothing else?

Why doesn’t the whole country hear his words, so we can decide for ourselves his contriteness?

From his actions, we are left to conclude he possesses none because he chose to say nothing. Instead he hid behind Shriver, Gibbs and Burton.

He is one of those cowards Eric Holder referred to.

Let’s be clear here. He did not just insult the Special Olympics - he insulted everyone affiliated with them: the athletes, their families, the employees and coaches, the volunteers, as well as the donors. His despicable words should have offended everyone.

Why no apology?

Why no call for a public apology from Mr Shriver?

Why no demand for an apology from the media?

Well that answer is easy.

Would Gov Palin, Madame Secretary Clinton or Senator McCain have gotten by with no apology? McCain and Palin were crucified and compared to George Wallace because of a statement that was never made. “Kill him” was a figment of reporter David Singleton’s bot mind.

And barry made sure to time it as the last thing the voters heard in the final debate. So they were left believing that McCain’s fans wanted to assassinate a black man. It was a complete and utter lie. His own Secret Service disproved it so he knew it was a lie when he said it. And he never apologized.

He has never apologized for anything he allowed to go on while pretending to be a man of honor.

Imagine if Secretary Clinton or Gov Palin, when attacked for the nth time about their voices said, well at least it doesn’t sound ghetto or aT they can speak English.

Would they be able to just have their spokespersons say it was an offhand remark and thoughtless joke?

Absolutely not. Both of them would be crueled to death in the press and, of course, be labeled evil racists by Bob Herbert, Rep Clyburn and Roland Martin.

And barry?

Families members of Special Olympians are always defending their loved ones against ignorant people - and now the most high-profile one is being let off scot-free.

That is worse than the initial comment.

Is there anyone on this planet who knows what barry really thinks about his disgusting words, except Tim Shriver and the rest of the Kennedys?

How were barry’s words a direct insult to the Chairman of the Special Olympics?

Why was Shriver the only person worthy of an apology?

What dialogue is opening up when the person who made the subhuman remark hasn’t even begun the conversation?

What 5 y/o doesn’t know that when he harms another person he must apologize to them directly? He doesn’t whisper an apology to his friend and then make his friend do the apologizing for him.

Where is the lesson learned?

Jake Tapper at ABC labeled barry’s comment a “wisecrack”. And then he said that “the White House says these other issues being raised are just noise and what the president will continue to push is his agenda to fix the economy.”

Noise?

barry insulted the Special Olympians’ intelligence and then insulted their athletic ability. He classified them - however thoughtlessly or offhandedly - as less thens, who, because of their limited intellectual abilities, must automatically be spastic athletes.

As angry, hurt and disillusioned as Tim Shriver looked - he did not demand barry feel the sting of the same words by having to admit to them on air.

TIM SHRIVER I think it’s important to see that words hurt, and words do matter. And these words that in some respect can be seen can be seen as humiliating or a put-down to people with special needs –do cause pain, and they do result in stereotypes, they do result in behavior that is neglectful and almost oppressive moment of people with special needs.

This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment, I think, for our country.

I would hope every parent that’s at home this morning watching this show could turn to their children and say, ‘This is a chance for us to recognize that when we talk about Special Olympics, when we talk about people with special needs. Let’s make sure we talk about it in an affirming way.

And barry?

What is he teaching with his non-affirming silence?

That other folks apologize for him?

How is it learning of any sort?

He’s cheating his punishment and wothout consequence the acts will continue.

What is he teaching his daughters? Did he even talk with them?

No one knows.

What would be the power of that lesson? A video bit of him teaching his daughters about what he said and how hurtful it was? He could make an audiotape.

That would be proof of sincerity and learning.

And what more powerful message could you have on your website?

And on the White House’s? He has the transcript of Leno proudly displayed with the offending words still present. And what’s not there? An accompanying statement pointing out what he said and why it should not have been said — or even thought.

As is, we don’t know what he thinks or what he feels or what he understands. We don’t know what he has acknowledged was wrong. We don’t even if he actually apologized. We have Mr Shriver’s word nothing else.

Era of responsibility?

***

(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”

March 20, 2009

Jake Tapper at ABC calls it a “wisecrack” and that “the White House says these other issues being raised are just noise and what the president will continue to push is his agenda to fix the economy.”

His “wisecrack” is just “noise”.

That’s not what those of us who have family members with special minds feel. Follow the links below to see and hear what Gov Palin, Maria Shriver and Gov Schwarzenegger had to say as well as Tim Shriver’s official statement.

Here’s the transcript of Shriver’s brief comments: provided by JAKE TAPPER & HUMA KHAN.

Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver talked with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America:

SHRIVER: He [Obama] expressed his disappointment and he apologized, I think, in a way that was very moving. He expressed that he did not intend to humiliate this population, certainly didn’t want to embarrass or give anybody any more reason for pain or just suffering, I would say.

He was very sincere, expressed an openness and an interest in being more engaged in the movement, and said he was a fan of the movement and I think, importantly, he said he was ready to have some of our athletes over to the White House to bowl or play basketball or help him improve his score.

ROBIN ROBERTS: Is that enough for you or do you think there is something else he should do?

I think it’s important to see that words hurt, and words do matter. And these words that in some respect can be seen can be seen as humiliating or a put-down to people with special needs –do cause pain, and they do result in stereotypes, they do result in behavior that is neglectful and almost oppressive moment of people with special needs.

This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment, I think, for our country.

I would hope every parent that’s at home this morning watching this show could turn to their children and say, ‘This is a chance for us to recognize that when we talk about Special Olympics, when we talk about people with special needs. Let’s make sure we talk about it in an affirming way.

***

(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Special Olympics PSA: “The new R-word is Respect”

March 20, 2009

Found this video while looking for a video of Tim Shriver’s TV appearances today. He said a phrase I didn’t quite catch but was hoping to find. Something along the line of giftedness.

Special Olympics:

Special Olympics urges people from all walks of life to talk with one another and help dispel negative stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities. Only through open dialogue about how these characterizations can cause pain and damage can we begin to work together to create communities of acceptance and inclusion for all.

Part of that effort involves the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign, a youth-led national awareness effort that launches on 31 March. Through events held across the United States, young people are asking everyone demonstrate their respect for people with special needs by taking the “R-word” pledge at www.r-word.org, joining Special Olympics Unified Sports programs, volunteering and being fans of Special Olympics athletes and the movement.

March 31st. No such thing as coincidence.

See CNN also.

***(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Gov & First Lady of CA re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”

March 20, 2009

Staunch supporter First Lady Maria Shriver and recent host Gov Schwarzenegger comment on barry’s “thoughtless joke”.

Maria Shriver’s mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founded the Special Olympics in honor of her sister, Rosemary Kennedy, who possessed a special mind. At the time, Rosemary’s specialness was not known and to tell the truth, in those days there was stigma attached to intellectual, mental or psychiatric disabilities. Eunice took the first step and the Special Olympics were born in Mayor Daley Sr’s 1968 Chicago.

A true feat.

Maria Shriver’s brother, Tim Shriver, is Chairman of the Special Olympics. He made appearances on Good Morning America and Andrea Mitchell today.

First Lady of California Maria Shriver released a statement on her website regarding barry’s “offhand remark”.

PRESS STATEMENT: First Lady Maria Shriver Issues Statement on President Obama’s Comments Regarding Special Olympics:

While I am confident that President Obama never intended to offend anyone, the response that his comments have caused, coupled with the reaction of a primetime audience, demonstrate the need to continue to educate the non-disabled community on the issues that confront those with a developmental disability. My mother has dedicated her life to fighting stereotypes and ridicule for this community, and there is still much work to be done.

The President’s apology for his comments and his commitment to bringing the Special Olympics to the White House are important first steps in shedding light on this important issue. Often times we don’t realize that when we laugh at comments like this it hurts millions of people throughout the world. People with special needs are great athletes and productive citizens, and I look forward to working with the President to knock down myths and stereotypes about this community.

Her husband, Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger:

I didn’t see it. But I heard about it and I know because of conversations I had with the president about the Special Olympics, and I’m an international coach of the Special Olympics, I know where his heart is at. He loves the Special Olympics and he would do everything he can to help the Special Olympics. And every one of us sometimes makes a mistake by something comes out of your mouth and you say ‘Oops I wish I wouldn’t have said that.’ I’ve had many of those.

***

(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”

March 20, 2009

Governor Palin’s comments on barry’s “thoughtless joke” and “offhand remark”.

PALIN: I was shocked to learn of the comment made by President Obama about Special Olympics.

This was a degrading remark about our world’s most precious and unique people, coming from the most powerful position in the world.

These athletes overcome more challenges, discrimination and adversity than most of us ever will.

By the way, these athletes can outperform many of us and we should be proud of them.

I hope President Obama’s comments do not reflect how he truly feels about the special needs community.

Source: CNN

***

(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Gov Palin: Trig & the Special Olympics (video)

March 20, 2009

I can’t imagine Gov Palin is pleased hearing what came out barry’s mouth: as a mother, a mother of a special soul, a mother of a future Special Olympian, a governor, an American and as a citizen of the human race. Here she talks about the importance if the Special Olympics - which were held in Boise, Idaho in February - from what looks like her youngest daughter’s bedroom with Trig sitting on her lap.

Imagine how she heard barry’s disgusting words. Must have been reminiscent of jonjon alter’s “disabled infant” comment in NEWSWEEK.

Imagine if Gov Palin or Madame Secretary Clinton would have said: “My public speaking is - it’s like the Miss Black Teen talent contest. Ha-ha-ha.”

The uproar then?

So why hasn’t barry been held to the same standard?

Same as always: the Double Standard.

nxrisetaker

Her message: the Special Olympics will afford Trig the chance to engage in sports and competition the way the rest of her athletic family has been able and that his participation will be given the same attention as his siblings. And, of course, her trademark:

You know what the difference is between a hockey mom and a Special Olympics hockey mom?

Nothing!

***

(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Bill Burton: barry Special Olympics apology #1

March 20, 2009

I find it surprising they actually aired Leno without any editing. If was MSNBC there would have been technical difficulties like Rachel Maddow had last night with Lt Dan Choi and Don’t ask Don’t Tell.

Here’s barry’s spokesman’s first attempt at “apology” from Air Force 1:

The President made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world.

Offhand remark?

Yo barry - what about nappy headed hos?

Yo media - he insulted special souls, who are as God created them, and you remain silent?

What is it going to take?

It was not a “gaffe”.

It was a disgusting degrading indefensible comment that was said and meant as delivered.

It is not a slip of the tongue when it’s followed by laughter and meant to induce laughter.

Even for barry this is a new low.

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(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Robert Gibbs: barry Special Olympics apology #2

March 20, 2009

Here’s Robert Gibbs comments during the daily briefing:

I know that the president believes that the Special Olympics are a triumph of the human spirit, and I think he understands that they deserve a lot better than — than the thoughtless joke that he made last night, and he apologizes for that.

He apologizes and still refers to it as a “joke”.

Was Imus’ comment treated as a “thoughtless joke”?

And where is the apology directly to the Special Olympians?

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(2-19) barry’s “It’s like the Special Olympics”
(2-19) Bill Burton: Apology #1 “offhand remark”
(2-20) Robert Gibbs: Apology #2 “thoughtless joke”
(2-20) Gov Palin re: Trig & Special Olympics (video)
(2-20) Gov Palin re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Gov Arnold & Maria Shriver re: barry’s Special Olympics “joke”
(2-20) Special Olympics video: The new R-word is Respect
(2-20) Bowling in top 5 Special Olympics sports, Kolan McConiughey
(2-20) Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver statement re: barry’s ”joke”
(2-20) GMA: Tim Shriver: “This kind of language needs to be a teachable moment”
(2-21) Where are barry’s own words of apology on his Special Olympics “joke”?
(2-22) Yo, barry, you talked the trash, now back it up, and bowl

Octuplets: already filthy house unfit for children (pix)

February 9, 2009

Here is a view of the wonderful living environment those premature octuplets will be coming home to. You decide if she is a fit mother from the physical - obvious evidence that already exists.

Photos courtesy of RadarOnline.com.

"RadarOnline.com reporter described the interior as "filthy", with food on the walls."

I hope Radar Online called Child Protective Services. This house is clearly unfit for young children to live in. And supposedly there are 3-4 nannies caring for the six children at the time these photos were taken.

What are the chances this house is childproofed?

How many choking hazards do you think are in here?

Does grandmother look like she's up to all night feedings, screaming infants, diaper changes and potty training to name a few? It's clear she can't manage doing the laundry. This is already evidence of an unfit parent.

(1-30) Octuplets: Ethics of fertility treatment?
(1-30) Octuplets: What is really going on?
(2-9) Octuplets: Should not go home with that woman
(2-9) Octuplets: Octuplets: already filthy house unfit for children (pix)
(2-23) Octuplets: Mother vs grandmother caught on tape
(2-24) Octuplets: Cosmetic surgery, IVF, food stamps, disability, bankruptcy & foreclosure
(2-24) Octuplets: Mother before/after plastic surgery & Angelina Jolie (pix)
(2-25) Octuplets: Grandfather on Oprah daughter “not mentally complete”
(2-25) Octuplets: Hospital questioning her ability to care for children
(2-26) Octuplets: Video of inside the home
(2-26) Octuplets: Body language mother vs grandmother video (Part 1)
(2-26) Octuplets: Body language mother vs grandmother video (Part 2)
(2-27) Octuplets: Man claiming to be sperm donor
(2-27) Octuplets: Grandmother on The Early Show (Part 1)
(2-27) Octuplets: Grandmother on The Early Show (Part 2)
(2-27) Octuplets: Grandmother on The Early Show (Part 3)
(2-27) Octuplets: Grandmother’s first interview (Feb 9th)