Pathetic Dave Letterman, is there no basement for his humor?

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

I mean it totally isn't the case that they've been whoring it up in the media, is it?

Of course not. As upstanding citizens, great role models and true leaders in the fight against cultural decay in our society they'd never do such a thing.

Your idealogical thinking has decayed any sense of morality in you. Amazing!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Exactly right.

Exactly wrong, Palins reaction to this has been normal. You would do the same if this was your child, and whats not mentioned here is his sarcastic and insulting apology. He says he was referring to Bristol but she wasnt even in town at the time or at the event he was referring too, how convenient that he got them mixed up. Coward if you ask me, Im surprised you fell for that nonsense.

Do I think he is a pedophile or suggesting rape or anything to that nature, of course not. I thinks its sad how this has become a platform to bash on the Palins.

If you don't think he's a pedophile, why do you suppose the Palin's are making him out to be?

Why don't they accept that it was just a poor joke made in bad taste and get beyond it? This seriously isn't that big a deal - as Empress of Groovy says - surely a PR statement condemning it would be sufficient.

The more they drag it out - the more it looks as if they're trying to milk the reaction.

[Ban Hammer 13,659]

I actually thought it was funny. It was Todd Palin who remarked about rape - Letterman never said anything about that. And for a woman who paraded her family allover the country as if she was proud of her teenage daughter being knocked up, well then, you get what you deserve. She made her daughter a public spectacle - she's 18 - deal with it.

I agree with you in part hermana; but the joke was indeed in pretty bad taste.

Bristol was an unwed-mom-to-be. Was she supposed to hide at home? Hide the "shame" or "stigma"?

Wonder if there is more to this than appears on the vj radar?

it's rather amusing when it's the left (aka liberal) making the most noise about her situation.......

[nowhereman 1]

Letterman isn't biased - he just "caters for the center-left wing market"

Trying to bait Constellation I see... normally he's day shift but I think Rogue is pulling a double today!

what does that have to do with the topic? Didnt I hear that earlier?

It relates to the Fox News Bias thread, which you're right is a different issue.

[Staashi 371]

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Exactly right.

Exactly wrong, Palins reaction to this has been normal. You would do the same if this was your child, and whats not mentioned here is his sarcastic and insulting apology. He says he was referring to Bristol but she wasnt even in town at the time or at the event he was referring too, how convenient that he got them mixed up. Coward if you ask me, Im surprised you fell for that nonsense.

Do I think he is a pedophile or suggesting rape or anything to that nature, of course not. I thinks its sad how this has become a platform to bash on the Palins.

But, the Palins have been stating that he is a pedophile and suggestor of rape thus making them chopfvcks. Jackasses!

[scandal 951]

I actually thought it was funny. It was Todd Palin who remarked about rape - Letterman never said anything about that. And for a woman who paraded her family allover the country as if she was proud of her teenage daughter being knocked up, well then, you get what you deserve. She made her daughter a public spectacle - she's 18 - deal with it.

I agree with you in part hermana; but the joke was indeed in pretty bad taste.

Bristol was an unwed-mom-to-be. Was she supposed to hide at home? Hide the "shame" or "stigma"?

Wonder if there is more to this than appears on the vj radar?

it's rather amusing when it's the left (aka liberal) making the most noise about her situation.......

I'm on the "Left". (so they tell me anyway).

I don't care about Bristol Palin. Or her baby. Or her mom (unless she becomes a national political figure again, in which case I'll care). Or David Letterman.

The whole thing is stupid.

Iran is having historic elections today.

North Korea has imprisoned two journalists for 12 years hard labor.

Healthcare reform is on the national agenda this summer with a possibility of a breakthrough.

And what is VJ up in arms about? Letterman and Palin. Gevalt!

I prefer Marc's posts. They make much more sense.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Exactly right.

Exactly wrong, Palins reaction to this has been normal. You would do the same if this was your child, and whats not mentioned here is his sarcastic and insulting apology. He says he was referring to Bristol but she wasnt even in town at the time or at the event he was referring too, how convenient that he got them mixed up. Coward if you ask me, Im surprised you fell for that nonsense.

Do I think he is a pedophile or suggesting rape or anything to that nature, of course not. I thinks its sad how this has become a platform to bash on the Palins.

Again, he's a late-night entertainer. Palin holds public office. She needs to be more considered than he does. I can understand that she and her husband wanted to respond, but their comments seem increasingly hysterical. Enough already.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

I actually thought it was funny. It was Todd Palin who remarked about rape - Letterman never said anything about that. And for a woman who paraded her family allover the country as if she was proud of her teenage daughter being knocked up, well then, you get what you deserve. She made her daughter a public spectacle - she's 18 - deal with it.

I agree with you in part hermana; but the joke was indeed in pretty bad taste.

Bristol was an unwed-mom-to-be. Was she supposed to hide at home? Hide the "shame" or "stigma"?

Wonder if there is more to this than appears on the vj radar?

it's rather amusing when it's the left (aka liberal) making the most noise about her situation.......

I'm on the "Left". (so they tell me anyway).

I don't care about Bristol Palin. Or her baby. Or her mom (unless she becomes a national political figure again, in which case I'll care). Or David Letterman.

The whole thing is stupid.

Iran is having historic elections today.

North Korea has imprisoned two journalists for 12 years hard labor.

Healthcare reform is on the national agenda this summer with a possibility of a breakthrough.

And what is VJ up in arms about? Letterman and Palin. Gevalt!

I prefer Marc's posts. They make much more sense.

You better watch it! Those kinda remarks might get you kicked from the club.

[nowhereman 1]

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Exactly right.

Exactly wrong, Palins reaction to this has been normal. You would do the same if this was your child, and whats not mentioned here is his sarcastic and insulting apology. He says he was referring to Bristol but she wasnt even in town at the time or at the event he was referring too, how convenient that he got them mixed up. Coward if you ask me, Im surprised you fell for that nonsense.

Do I think he is a pedophile or suggesting rape or anything to that nature, of course not. I thinks its sad how this has become a platform to bash on the Palins.

But, the Palins have been stating that he is a pedophile and suggestor of rape thus making them chopfvcks. Jackasses!

Letterman's joke was in poor taste, Palin was within her rights to be offended but perhaps has over-reacted. Letterman should apologize & Palin should go back to looking for ruskies trespassing on her lawn. Case closed at that point.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I'm on the "Left". (so they tell me anyway).

I don't care about Bristol Palin. Or her baby. Or her mom (unless she becomes a national political figure again, in which case I'll care). Or David Letterman.

The whole thing is stupid.

Iran is having historic elections today.

North Korea has imprisoned two journalists for 12 years hard labor.

Healthcare reform is on the national agenda this summer with a possibility of a breakthrough.

And what is VJ up in arms about? Letterman and Palin. Gevalt!

I prefer Marc's posts. They make much more sense.

WORD.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I actually thought it was funny. It was Todd Palin who remarked about rape - Letterman never said anything about that. And for a woman who paraded her family allover the country as if she was proud of her teenage daughter being knocked up, well then, you get what you deserve. She made her daughter a public spectacle - she's 18 - deal with it.

I agree with you in part hermana; but the joke was indeed in pretty bad taste.

Bristol was an unwed-mom-to-be. Was she supposed to hide at home? Hide the "shame" or "stigma"?

Wonder if there is more to this than appears on the vj radar?

Bristol is an idiot who declined to use a condom. She gets no kudos from me.

I thought she was a girl? How would she use a condom?

[spookyturtle 9,466]

How about not parading herself as the example for motherhood?

Exactly!!! Reminds me of that saying, "Don't pizz on my boots and tell me it's raining."

We can all laugh when it happens to your daughter. Ignorance is bliss.

How about not parading herself as the example for motherhood?

Gays have parades all the time, but god forbid we bash them.

You join them, not bash them.

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Thats all good unless it was your daughter. Youd just let it go?

Maybe the first sensible post you've ever made here.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

How about not parading herself as the example for motherhood?

Exactly!!! Reminds me of that saying, "Don't pizz on my boots and tell me it's raining."

We can all laugh when it happens to your daughter. Ignorance is bliss.

How about not parading herself as the example for motherhood?

Gays have parades all the time, but god forbid we bash them.

You join them, not bash them.

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Thats all good unless it was your daughter. Youd just let it go?

Maybe the first sensible post you've ever made here.

At least that you will admit to.

[_Simpson_ 250]

Palin et al. need to drop it. It was a lame joke by a late-night entertainer. Making noises about Letterman being a pedophile and contributing to self-esteem issues of girls everywhere makes them seem like desperate, obstinate idiots. Letterman came out of this looking like an #######; I wouldn't say he was given a "free pass." But the longer the Palins drag this out (apparently they don't accept that Letterman was referring to the 18-year-old, not the 14-year-old), the more it seems that they are just looking for attention. Insinuating that the 14-year-old wouldn't be safe around Letterman is not a dignified response. I can get that they wanted to respond to the joke, but a statement would have done. This kind of thing doesn't merit all the coverage it has received. The back-and-forth is pointless; it's just not that important.

Exactly right.

Exactly wrong, Palins reaction to this has been normal. You would do the same if this was your child, and whats not mentioned here is his sarcastic and insulting apology. He says he was referring to Bristol but she wasnt even in town at the time or at the event he was referring too, how convenient that he got them mixed up. Coward if you ask me, Im surprised you fell for that nonsense.

Do I think he is a pedophile or suggesting rape or anything to that nature, of course not. I thinks its sad how this has become a platform to bash on the Palins.

If you don't think he's a pedophile, why do you suppose the Palin's are making him out to be?

Why don't they accept that it was just a poor joke made in bad taste and get beyond it? This seriously isn't that big a deal - as Empress of Groovy says - surely a PR statement condemning it would be sufficient.

The more they drag it out - the more it looks as if they're trying to milk the reaction.

This is the Palins response,

Sara - “Concerning Letterman's comments about my young daughter (and I doubt he'd ever dare make such comments about anyone else's daughter): 'Laughter incited by sexually-perverted comments made by a 62-year-old male celebrity aimed at a 14-year-old girl is not only disgusting, but it reminds us some Hollywood/NY entertainers have a long way to go in understanding what the rest of America understands - that acceptance of inappropriate sexual comments about an underage girl, who could be anyone's daughter, contributes to the atrociously high rate of sexual exploitation of minors by older men who use and abuse others.' ”

Todd Palin added: “Any 'jokes' about raping my 14-year-old are despicable. Alaskans know it and I believe the rest of the world knows it, too.”

I find Sarahs remarks reasonable, Todds comment yes a little over the top but lets keep this in perspective David made this comment about there 14 year old daughter and then doesnt even apoligize but is sarcastic and insulting. I would be down right pissed off if this was said about my girl.

This was a statement condemning what he said but you go on ahead trying to make this more about how they just want more publicity when it should be about that pathetic person named David.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

This is the Palins response,

Sara - “Concerning Letterman's comments about my young daughter (and I doubt he'd ever dare make such comments about anyone else's daughter): 'Laughter incited by sexually-perverted comments made by a 62-year-old male celebrity aimed at a 14-year-old girl is not only disgusting, but it reminds us some Hollywood/NY entertainers have a long way to go in understanding what the rest of America understands - that acceptance of inappropriate sexual comments about an underage girl, who could be anyone's daughter, contributes to the atrociously high rate of sexual exploitation of minors by older men who use and abuse others.' ”

Todd Palin added: “Any 'jokes' about raping my 14-year-old are despicable. Alaskans know it and I believe the rest of the world knows it, too.”

I find Sarahs remarks reasonable, Todds comment yes a little over the top but lets keep this in perspective David made this comment about there 14 year old daughter and then doesnt even apoligize but is sarcastic and insulting. I would be down right pissed off if this was said about my girl.

This was a statement condemning what he said but you go on ahead trying to make this more about how they just want more publicity when it should be about that pathetic person named David.

Only a Republican would think they were lookin for publicity. All the tough talkers here would be in an uproar if it was their daughter. It was a poor joke, and he looks more llike a douchebag with his assinine apology.