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Letterman Apologizes. Palin Accepts. Case Closed?
Just so you're up to speed on the latest in the Letterman/ Palin saga, we take a quick break from the Hill to give you David Letterman's rather sincere apology to Gov. Sarah Palin and her family from last night, saying "the joke can't be defended":
In a statement, Palin accepted Letterman's apology. "Of course it's accepted on behalf of young women, like my daughters, who hope men who 'joke' about public displays of sexual exploitation of girls will soon evolve."
"Letterman certainly has the right to 'joke' about whatever he wants to, and thankfully we have the right to express our reaction. And this is all thanks to our U.S. military women and men putting their lives on the line for us to secure America's right to free speech -- in this case, may that right be used to promote equality and respect."
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In a statement, Palin accepted Letterman's apology. "Of course it's accepted on behalf of young women, like my daughters, who hope men who 'joke' about public displays of sexual exploitation of girls will soon evolve."
"Letterman certainly has the right to 'joke' about whatever he wants to, and thankfully we have the right to express our reaction. And this is all thanks to our U.S. military women and men putting their lives on the line for us to secure America's right to free speech -- in this case, may that right be used to promote equality and respect."
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americasrightnow
10:19AM Jun 16th 2009
I'm glad to see Letterman apologize for his sick joke. Now let'see if CBS can step up to the plate and take him off the air just like NBC fired Don Imus, and rightfully so. I believe this second apology was sincere, he didn't dance around it like the first one and took full responsibility.
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wrtwa5464
2:23PM Jun 16th 2009
It's obvious you forget to take your thorazine today......
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(1) ggreyspy
10:59AM Jun 16th 2009
Yes, yes, close the case and move on. Whew.
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(2) Gloria K.
11:12AM Jun 16th 2009
I find his apology acceptable until the end when he excuses himself regarding perception vs. intent. We know what the moron's intent was: to embarass Governor Palin and her family -- just imagine if he gad made the "joke" about Michelle Obama and her daughters.
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(4) Cotton
11:31AM Jun 16th 2009
Let us not forget that Letterman is an actor. Yes he acted sincere but only because he was forced to. I haven't watched him in years and because of this I think there will be others who do not watch him. The liberals feel like they are riding high right now and he thought this joke would be a smashing success I'm sure. He looked more confused than contite during his apology probably because he can't figure out why it didn't fly. It gives me a little faith that America still has has a moral base left. Now Dave the wizard lets have an equally funny joke about the Obama's and maybe throw in Pelosi for good measure.
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(2) PCL
1:34PM Jun 16th 2009
And we know what Palin's intent was when she made a damn federal case out it too, now don't we? Gotta keep herself out there ya know--she's actually starting to believe that she can save the GOP. What a dink!
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(1) Janeyre
1:44PM Jun 16th 2009
Why would you inject Mrs Obama and her daughters in this crap? The Obama girls, are being reared in a home that really does have values. Not phony like the Palins. Both Obama girls are young children. Neither is unwed mother. Neither has proven to be under age drinker. Neither has vandalized school buses... There is no mention of drug use, like the oldest jail bird son of Palins... In other words, don't even try to compare the Obama's to the dysfunctional Palin family... No comparison... The so called Family Values Party... Right...
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(-3) Carolyn
3:51PM Jun 16th 2009
The Obama children would never be in the situation that Sarah Palin's daughter is in. Case closed.
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(-2) Ruby
11:57PM Jun 16th 2009
Letterman did not apologize. He blamed people for not having the correct perception of his intent. This is called Blame Shifting a common tactic of a sociopath. Case closed.
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(1) mrokiedokie22
11:33AM Jun 16th 2009
When Sarah Palin was asked her opinion of the Iranian electioned, she said she thought that they were "real neat", and that "we ought to have something like that over here"...
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(4) RustyShackleford
11:46AM Jun 16th 2009
Liberals will let you know who they're afraid of when they try to destroy that person.
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(3) susanp
3:04PM Jun 17th 2009
This issue is two fold, the first being that David Letterman has a responsibility to know what is appropriate as a joke and what is not. His intent is irrelevant. At the same time, Mrs. Palin has a responsibility to her children to not put them in the public view and protect them which she seem to do for political advantage and then complain.
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(0) tana green
12:18PM Jun 16th 2009
OK. Now let's all stop talking about her.
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(3) BRETT PITT
12:37PM Jun 16th 2009
What about A- Rod. What does he think about this?
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(3) PCL
1:30PM Jun 16th 2009
Seriously. After all, that one joke was aimed more at him anyway.
That was pure class on Dave's part. It's a shame he had to do it, a real shame. It's a shame that people don't see Palin for the 'actress' she is. Her performance of righteous indignation over this BS was worthy of an Oscar. It's also a shame that the PC Police jumped on this one--what next? Jon Stewart? Stephen Colbert?
Thanks Palin, thanks for being a true Conservative--you know, one who actually adheres to the Constitution, especially when it comes to free speech.
That was pure class on Dave's part. It's a shame he had to do it, a real shame. It's a shame that people don't see Palin for the 'actress' she is. Her performance of righteous indignation over this BS was worthy of an Oscar. It's also a shame that the PC Police jumped on this one--what next? Jon Stewart? Stephen Colbert?
Thanks Palin, thanks for being a true Conservative--you know, one who actually adheres to the Constitution, especially when it comes to free speech.
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(-5) Ed
1:44PM Jun 16th 2009
That is a very good point. Whatever one may think of A-Rod is it appropriate to suggest he was having sex with a 14 yr old? George Lopez made this point earlier today. Did Dave apologize to him too?
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(0) PCL
3:02PM Jun 16th 2009
Welllll. Okay, no. But it was still funny. It's still just a damn JOKE!! Good grief, if people don't like Letterman's (or any other comedian's) brand of humor, turn the damn thing OFF! It's so easy--why a child could do it.
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(0) lulu
12:42PM Jun 16th 2009
Letterman apologized and Gov. Palin accepted the apology.
Letterman's ratings will continue to decline, but Gov. Palin's will not.
Time to move on.
Letterman's ratings will continue to decline, but Gov. Palin's will not.
Time to move on.
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(1) Bigman
10:07PM Jun 16th 2009
Now all we need is Palin to apologize for using her family in the same realm as a campaign slogan or poster. In politics if you can't take the heat don't expose your family and kids to the kitchen......
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(-3) PCL
3:04PM Jun 16th 2009
Amen to that Bigman.
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