| bigjon said: I am sorry that is my defense mode. I feel like that new guy in HS this getting ganged up on because he doesn't know anyone to back him up... Why is it a good thing this was brought to light? Now bristol and her husbend will be harassed by the media. The reason this was not public already was because they WANTED to respect the young lady's privacy. |
I'm sorry, but if you are running for the second highest office in our entire country, your entire life is going to be scrutinized. This is how elections have been since this country began (albeit we can probe into people's lives much easier now than we could).
But to act like scandals are a new thing is very short-sighted. They have been around for hundreds if not thousands of years, same with political propaganda.
Edit: And how is this any less valid a thing to focus on than the Rev. Jeremiah Wright debacle? He was the pastor of Obama's church, but this is Palin's DAUGHTER. They obviously have a more direct connection.
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