Great answer to a stupid question from a CNN reporter ...

[szh]

Quote »CNN’s John Roberts ... asked correspondent Dana Bash about how the Alaska governor’s newborn son with Down’s syndrome might be affected if she were elected: "There's also this issue that on April 18th, she gave birth to a baby with Down's Syndrome.... Children with Down's syndrome require an awful lot of attention. The role of Vice President, it seems to me, would take up an awful lot of her time, and it raises the issue of how much time will she have to dedicate to her newborn child?"

Bash deftly answered this question, which has the implication that Palin could neglect her infant son, and made a possible counter-argument the McCain camp would use, that a question like Roberts’ would be sexist: "That's a very good question, and I guess -- my guess is that, perhaps, the line inside the McCain campaign would be, if it were a man being picked who also had a baby, but -- you know, four months ago with Down's Syndrome, would you ask the same question?"[/quote]Good job, Dana!

Let's make it a point of showing why people, who attack Palin just because she is a woman, are indeed going to help McCain and Palin make clear inroads with women voters this fall! I can hardly wait.

See here for the longer video: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/m...nfant.

Z

[themadscientist]

The maturity level as the left attacks exposes them for who they are. The crassness and gradeshool mentality of these questions and accusations of this ilk do a disservice not just to Mrs. Palin but to the political process and the electorate. It is insulting that the fringe elements think the average person cares about this type of tabloid BS.

I will give Obama credit for at least not parroting this kind of carp himself, at least in pubic and on record.

[HashiriyaS14]

A *really* funny interview was when some poor unsuspecting MSNBC guy stopped Gingrich after Lieberman's speech.

Anyone see that?

Gingrich is *great* at defending seemingly undefendable positions. Not the right guy for some neophyte correspondent to screw with.

[Soravia]

Her husband and their older children and relatives don't exist to watch over the child?

Why not ask Mr. and Mrs. Obama what they do with their children when they are out on campaign and stuff?Put them in Trinity Church childcare?

[audtatious]

I expect to see more "hit pieces" against Palin from the MSM similar to this one from the Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/nat..._wary/

I read that and shook my head. The MSM is doing everything they can to paint Palin as a small-town hick. The above piece hits that angle while also trying to position that the people who know her do not have any confidence in her actually being able to perform the task

[rn79870]

That question was fair. It sought to answer the same question many of the blogs are buzzing with. Actually I think the response was nothing more than a transparent attempt to dodge the question.

If you were an employer, you'd want to know if a potential employee would have other responsibilities that would take her away from the job you were hiring her for wouldn't you?

[Soravia]

So, you really believe Mr. Palin has no responsibility in raising the child? Only Mrs. Palin has to do the job?Obamites = Sexist.

[szh]

That question was fair. It sought to answer the same question many of the blogs are buzzing with. Actually I think the response was nothing more than a transparent attempt to dodge the question.

Incorrect. It is the hypocrisy being demonstrated that is the point. If it had been a Democrat woman VP candidate, the response from typical Democrats would be "Oh, look, the Republicans want the woman to be the care-giver and sit at home doing it - they want the jobs to be left to the men."

Here, you have a clear case of sexism and anti-women attitude being shown by the reporter. And, a wonderful response, from a woman reporter, showing why that question is wrong, wrong, WRONG in this day and age!

By rationalizing this question as being okay to ask a woman, but not a man, you prove my point perfectly! Let me assure you that the women libbies in your party would be jumping down the reporter's throat for this question - I know my wife (a Democrat) would!

This is a clear example of why the initiative has been taken by Palin's selection. As one Democrat woman leader said (I have quoted her elsewhere, and paraphrasing here - not exact words) "We talk about it, but the Republicans have done it!", the "it" being putting a woman on the ticket.

This selection of Gov Palin is going to resonate with women over the next few weeks. The Democrats are running scared.

Z

[audtatious]

If Palin was a Democratic pick then organizations like NOW would be having a FIT about the treatment. Being a Republican they are all hyprocritically attacking her for the same positions they hold dear.

[szh]

If Palin was a Democratic pick then organizations like NOW would be having a FIT about the treatment. Being a Republican they are all hyprocritically attacking her for the same positions they hold dear.

Exactly my point!

Z

[rn79870]

All this "what the other side would have done" is pure speculation and has no place in real discussion.

The facts are that she does have maternal responsibilities. Are those responsibilities going to interfere with her ability to hold a national office?She's applying for a job, and I have a right to ask. BTW, I'd ask a man who was a recent father the same question.

I think it's fair and impartial, even necessary question no matter which side asks it.

[rn79870]

So, you really believe Mr. Palin has no responsibility in raising the child? Only Mrs. Palin has to do the job?Obamites = Sexist.

Mr Palin breastfeeds?

[Soravia]

So yeah, take a leave without pay for 1 year on your next baby, man. Your child deseves it. Sell you G35 while you're at it. You'll need it for the bills.

[szh]

Mr Palin breastfeeds?

You are digging the hole deeper!

Ask any women libber about this and see if she does not rip you a new one to dump from ...

P.S. Ever hear of breast pumps? My wife used it ...

Z

[dusred]

The question of whether she could take care of her down's child if she is VP could be asked in ignorance to being sexist.

You don't think of the Male presidents raising their children, you think of their wives doing it. . . I mean. . . you think of the women raising the children and not the guys.

I'll tell you how it is done. There are people who specialize in the treatment of special needs children. She could hire one of these people full time to take care of her child and then she can visit as she feels she needs to.

Besides, what difference does it make? She is a big girl, if she can govern a state I'm sure she can figure out how to have her child taken care of while she is away.

These kinds of questions are asked to plant doubt among voters. Do you think the people who ask that question are really worried about the treatment of her children? NOPE! They are doing it for their own personal agenda.

[Soravia]

Mr Palin breastfeeds?

Plenty of women can't produce milk for their children, so they get bottles or other women to breast feed.

This is showing up as more and more sexism around here. Women have to do this, Women have to do that.Bread winner wins bread for the household and the rest takes care of the household. That's it, gender doesn't matter.

[szh]

These kinds of questions are asked to plant doubt among voters. Do you think the people who ask that question are really worried about the treatment of her children? NOPE! They are doing it for their own personal agenda.

Yup!

And, I just love how it is showing up the Democrat liberal "we are the only party capable of being for women" hypocrisy.

Z

[szh]

P.S. Ever hear of breast pumps? My wife used it ...

Plus, I forgot to mention, I think it would be good if Gov. Palin does indeed breastfeed Trig during some of her work day and public meetings. This is completely natural and not an issue - would make a good statement too!

Z

[dusred]

Breastfeeding? Gosh. Do we need to get that personal?

Why don't we request information from her about how long her periods are and how heavy they are. . . after all. . . if she is being a grumpy ***** how can she run the country?

[AZhitman]

That question was fair. It sought to answer the same question many of the blogs are buzzing with. Actually I think the response was nothing more than a transparent attempt to dodge the question.

Way to install tempered glass in the ceiling there, Mr. Women's Rights.

If you were an employer, you'd want to know if a potential employee would have other responsibilities that would take her away from the job you were hiring her for wouldn't you?

You may WANT to know, but a question like that can be a one-way ticket to court. Look at your company's HR policies...

The double-standard is alive and well, now sponsored by the Left.

[AZhitman]

A *really* funny interview was when some poor unsuspecting MSNBC guy stopped Gingrich after Lieberman's speech.

Anyone see that?

Gingrich is *great* at defending seemingly undefendable positions. Not the right guy for some neophyte correspondent to screw with.

THAT was a riot.

I'd vote for him just to watch him make people stammer. Love it.

[rn79870]

You are digging the hole deeper!

Ask any women libber about this and see if she does not rip you a new one to dump from ...

P.S. Ever hear of breast pumps? My wife used it ...

Z

Ask any soccer mom if their family is a legitimate concern to them, or if they would abandon them for political office.

It is and was a fair question that she should answer. The answer may shed light on more than you think.

[HashiriyaS14]

THAT was a riot.

I'd vote for him just to watch him make people stammer. Love it.

He's a bulldog, no doubt.

Ultimately, his ferocity is what doomed him, which was a shame, because he's actually a very intelligent guy and, at his core, open to the kind of compromise that would have created a great GOP brand image and a permanent GOP congressional majority.

[AZhitman]

All this "what the other side would have done" is pure speculation and has no place in real discussion.

Because it doesn't fit with your newly oppressive and possibly misogynistic worldview?

Let me fix your statement with four simple keystrokes:

The facts are that he does have paternal responsibilities. Are those responsibilities going to interfere with his ability to hold a national office?

Oh wait. Obama's kids are gonna raise themselves.

Did you not notice that Palin has older children as well? You think they don't all pitch in?

This disgusts me.

[szh]

Ask any soccer mom if their family is a legitimate concern to them, or if they would abandon them for political office.

"Abandon" them? Exactly how is being in a political office an abandonment of her children?

My wife is a liberated, Democrat, soccer Mom, and also works. I can tell you that if I asked her about breast-feeding and whether she should be disallowed to do it at work, or that work stops her from caring about our son, I would have to be taken to a hospital to retrieve that soccer ball from some orifice!

Why don't you find a liberal Democrat woman and see if she agrees with your stance on this question?

It is and was a fair question that she should answer. The answer may shed light on more than you think.

Fair question, my arse. If you asked this of any woman in a job interview, you would be in a court defending yourself in a discrimination lawsuit so fast, your head would spin!

Z

[rn79870]

So yeah, take a leave without pay for 1 year on your next baby, man. Your child deseves it. Sell you G35 while you're at it. You'll need it for the bills.

I hire and fire for my company. One question I ask is whether a potential employee has outside considerations that preclude things like occasional travel, a week out of town, conventions, etc. If they do, I pass on them, and I have passed on good people just because of that.

[AZhitman]

But if it's a parent, and kids are the question, you're in the wrong.

I don't hire, I fire, and I have to defend the Agency in cases brought before an Administrative Law Judge. Not an area you want to halfass.

See my recent thread.

[srellim234]

Gingrich again made the comments to an MSNBC reporter last night about all the foreign policy experience and Commander in Chief experience Palin has since she is the figurehead of the Alaska National Guard.

Repeat the lies often enough and soon you might start believing yourself the garbage you're feeding everyone else. ThatMSNBC reporter was totally unprepared to ask a followup question.

As for the VP in the office taking care of the baby, the Republicans have a perfect comeback. "You want change from the last 8 years. Look at what d!ck Cheney has done to the U.S. and our rights over the last 8 years while unencumbered in the V.P. office. Rest assured that Sarah Palin will be a refreshing change and too busy with her child to do nearly as much damage as d!ck Cheney."

[AZhitman]

"Rest assured that Sarah Palin will be a refreshing change and too busy with her child to do nearly as much damage as d!ck Cheney."

If someone actually says that, I'm gonna fall out laughing.

Solid.

[rn79870]

"Abandon" them? Exactly how is being in a political office an abandonment of her children?

Oh, let's say a trip to the middle east for 10 days. Is she planning on taking her 4mth old son, or is she going to have to schedule those trips around his needs? Fair question.

My wife is a liberated, Democrat, soccer Mom, and also works. I can tell you that if I asked her about breast-feeding and whether she should be disallowed to do it at work, or that work stops her from caring about our son, I would have to be taken to a hospital to retrieve that soccer ball from some orifice!

If she indicated that she had responsibilities that precluded her devoting 100% of her effort 100% of the time, should she get the job over someone who could?

Why don't you find a liberal Democrat woman and see if she agrees with your stance on this question?

I think they understand that the job should go to the best qualified, most dedicated and the one who is the biggest asset to the company/organization, regardless of their sex, family situation or orientation. That's what I've been saying. I just want to know what Palin's position is.

Fair question, my arse. If you asked this of any woman in a job interview, you would be in a court defending yourself in a discrimination lawsuit so fast, your head would spin! Z

Actually, you can't ask about their family situation, but you can ask if they are available for travel on very short notice. You can (and I do ) ask about their life history, their experience and how many days they missed from work over the last year. But no, you can't ask if they are married.But then again, if they volunteer that they have a 4 month old child with special needs, you are free to inquire into how that may affect their job performance.

Z, this is a logical issue, not an emotional one.