Palin Family Discovers Acceptable Television Program

Can Palin keep claiming that her family is off limits to public commentary and criticism if she keeps using them as props and they voluntarily take a public position on issues like teen pregnancy? I can’t wait until the day after this episode runs and the critics and pundits weigh in. I’m sure Palin’s reaction will be simultaneously entertaining and exasperating.

Ugh she couldn’t find any other TV show to be on? I do not like that show at all. I tried to watch the first few eps and it was just rediculous. Greek is so much better.

Bristol Palin, the face of the American Pregnant Teenager. I’D DO HER!!!!

“HELL, LUMBERG DID HER!” – OFFICE SPACE

How low will this family go? To what new levels of deceit and double talk and hypocrisy will they go to be SEEN BY OTHERS? They truly embody the very worst of the “American Evangelical ” mindset! After seeing Ted Haggard and his wife last night gearing up for their T>V> come back, I’d still have to say the Palin fam has out done them in media whore frenzy. God help us if she (Saran Wrap) ever gets any more power over the rest of us dumb f…’s!!

Good Job Bristol.

Who do the Palin family think they are? The next global media sensation? Ain’t happening. Sarah Palin is a b****. And her daughter Bristol is even worse. Just so you know, honeys, people don’t like a family who thinks guns are cool, girls who get knocked up at 15 are cool, and having a mother who gets made fun of every other week is cool. We, the American public, don’t like you and we say, “GET A LIFE”!!! Seriously, Sarah do you think you will actually be the first woman president? Not happening. If you also think that having your daughter appearing on a popular TV show will make you more liked, well not happening either. Sarah, you’re a killer. You want to kill wildlife and you want to kill this country. In my opinion, you and your entire family should be locked up and the key should be thrown away. Just saying it’s an idea!

Not really a fan of the show or the Palins, but if Bristol’s foray into show business can collide with Levi’s…can we get an E reality show out of this?

Well she is just a fine example of “family values” isn’t she? What is with this family? Sarah talks crap about everyone, but forgets to take note that her daughter is a whorebag! Thats the GOP for you! Do as I say, but never you mind what we do!

so she’s playing herself… a knocked up single teen slut

i don’t see the need in calling Bristol Palin a “slut” or a “whorebag.” As a person that is pretty much the same age as her, I feel that there should be a sexual equality. Just because she is the daughter of Sarah doesn’t make her a slut. Maybe it’s time some people form an opinion on teen sexual activity that doesn’t come straight out of the 1950′s. Disagree if you want, but the name calling is both insensitive and weakens your views.

all right folks calm down, whether you like the Palins or Not, you must admit that the Palins have a point?!
Yes it’s strange that they put their daughter out in the whole world to see, that may have been a rash idea, but it truly MAY teach other young girls not to make the same mistake….others may learn from her life. I think Bristol is a brave young woman, and those calling her despicable names…(Yearbookgirl) need to lay off..she’s only 18, how could she be supposedly worse than her mom??
Give a girl a break, let her shine on TV :)
And guess what??
I hope that Sarah or another Rep becomes president in 2012, now now i hope i don’t get mean comments..but that’s just my opinion!

And to sit here for any of you and call her those names is just a waste of time, do you really think that many people go on here and read your mean remarks??

anyway back to my point…many children that watch this SHOW can learn from Bristol….that abstinence is a must, and can save young teens much peril and many sad days ahead…..believe me i know many that learned the hard way…so my hat is out for Bristol that she is so brave and that not only she appeared on People magazine but is now doing a show..:) she is very brave and sweet.

P.S. Bristol if you or anyone you know is reading this, i have to personally apologize for all the morons who are typing here how much they hate your family, most Americans do not have the same beliefs as most of these folks, and many on Sarah’s FB page would come down here and defend ya all anytime of the day :))
Last but not least, Bristol keep doing the right thing….:) I find it amazing that God may be using you as a voice of this new generation…as a voice for them to know which way to chose when they face the same decision when they are young..i won’t lie, i made the same mistake when i was 19….i was lucky, i did not get pregnant…..that was the biggest mistake i made in my life, and now at age 30 i wear a purity ring for my future husband…..With God all things are possible, all things are new..:) you are beautiful young girl, and i have a lot of faith in you and Your mom.

I wish you all the best!!

P.S. God Bless You Bristol, and the rest of the family.
I voted for Mccain/Palin last round…
and will vote similar in 2012.

WE need a change America…a real change!!

God Bless USA!

God Bless the American troops!

hailtopit—amen!! finally someone after my own heart..:) you are right, it truly weakens them to call her these names, and she is so young too!!!

thanks for saying things better than i could have :))

A teenage mother is raising a child that was essentially abandoned by its headline-seeking father, and 8 of the 10 people posting here choose to belittle the mother. Sad.

too many of these people have too much time on their hands, to come here and bash her mom and Bristol, have any of them even for 1 day lived in Bristol’s shoes? The “pathetic” thing called a man that she loved betrayed her, left her, and tried to get his 15 minutes of fame which died away already, and Bristol still stands strong…that poor thing i really feel for her..:(

Please read my longer comment 11…..i stated everything there, take care!

God Bless! :)

Well-said princess0479.
Bristol Palin, at 18 years of age, is more mature than most Americans twice her age, putting her childs needs before her own. That’s the definition of a true parent.

Your friends are crazy James.

I watch this show religiously because it’s soooo bad it’s hilarious, kind of like 7th Heaven.

And I think most people can get the amusement they crave from The Soup.

Also this is the worst show to demonstrate the consequences of teen pregnancy, as between the two of them it will be: free car from mom’s boyfriend, constant stream of babysitters and the freedom to do whatever I want anyway, tv show appearances and consulting firms. Perhaps Amy and Bristol can talk about how their babies have health insurance unlike the rest of us.

that show is totally a guitly pleasure for me and my wife. it still very much has the afterschool-special tone to it. and the dialogue is really weak. it does the repetitive thing like Gilmore Girls, but somehow American Teenager just makes it seem awkward. it is definately a show for like 12 and 13 year olds.

having said that… the dad is hilarious almost everytime he’s on camera. and the writers did manage to get us invested in the characters… which have become slightly more real as the show has progressed. and if you just want a show to keep you occupide, you could do worse.

I will be curious to see how good her acting is… however, I will not be tuning into that program. Bleh!
Its portrayal of American teen life I an outrage or a plain joke.

LM

http://theblindspotsofgod.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/stalking-criminality-the-law-and-women/

I will be curious to see how good her acting is… however, I will not be tuning into that program. Bleh!
Its portrayal of American teen life is an outrage or a plain joke.

LM

http://theblindspotsofgod.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/stalking-criminality-the-law-and-women/

Kindly explain how denying the father visitation, jetting off to Hollywood to be a tv star (which has long hours on set and promotional duties) quailifies as good parenting. I don’t get the double-standard. Is Bristol now an out-of-touch Hollywood elite?

Despite Bristol’s protests that her life as a teen mom “isn’t glamorous”, it sure looks that way. She lives a life of privilege, fame and abundant money-making opportunities… what will teenagers learn from that?

It’s a move that will bring attention to the show and Bristol’s career, but as far as convincing teenagers to avoid getting pregnant by being abstinent, it fails.

>Kindly explain how denying the father visitation,

You use the term “father” loosely. What kind of “father” spouts personal information, meant to be harmful to the family, to the tabloids?

> jetting off to Hollywood to be a tv star (which has
>long hours on set and promotional duties)
>quailifies as good parenting.

Are you saying all other actors & actresses, by definition, are bad parents?

>I don’t get the double-standard.

No double standard; one chooses to be a parent, the other chooses to think only of himself.

Regardless of the religious or moral questions, the plain fact is that neither Sarah or Bristol are the average parents. Bristol is not the average teen mother with all her benefits and the assistance she receives and Sarah is certainly not the average parent of a disabled child. Nor is this television show typical of the average teen mother’s life. The reality of being a teenage mother or the parent of a disabled child would never make it onto any sort of television show because it would make too many people squirm or not tune in. If they truly wanted to “preach” against teenage pregnancy they should delve into the reality of being a teenage parent without all the superficial supports that most teenage mothers never get.

Well, both sides of this sordid “family” have said way too much to the media, but at least Levi doesn’t have his mommy do it for him (although, as I understand it, his mother has her own issues). And again, he was DENIED visitation by the Palins (not a judge mind you, but the Palins themselves). It’s tough to father when you aren’t allowed to see your son. I’m not saying actors and actresses cannot be good parents, but it is hardly an ideal situation to put an infant in when the Palin family is financially secure enough to have a stay at home mom; it just seems to me that, like momma pit bull, Bristol is putting her own ambitions first and forsaking the young ones (but she doesn’t trot the kid out as a political prop, so she has that going for her). Isn’t the message “Look at me, I have a child out of wedlock and now I’m on a TV show!”? Some role model…

Abstinence is NOT a must, nor should it be touted as the only way to avoid pregnancy. The teen pregnancy rate is 5 times higher in the U.S. than in any industrialized Western European nation. Why? Because they realize that sex is a natural part of life, and their teenagers will engage in sex. Since they are cognizant of this fact, they teach a comprehensive sex education program in schools, starting in grade school. They treat sex education as a public health issue, not a religious or moral issue, so it is not subject to the influence of a vocal minority imposing their beliefs on the rest of society.

Teaching sex education in schools, whether here or abroad, does not influence kids to have more sex, nor to start having sex earlier in life, but does just the opposite. And when the kids are ready to have sex, they know how to prevent pregnancy as well as STD’s. (I can get you these stats.)

Abstinence only programs DO NOT work, as we can see from the Palin’s, and many other teenagers, example. That’s the ironic, if not hypocritical, part. Part of the comprehensive sex ed program discusses when to have sex, (when you’re ready and not to be pushed into it), and the lies, myths, and untruths that come with it, and that includes what people (read: mostly guys) say in order to get someone (read: girls) to have sex with them.

And having sex is not a bad thing either. If it were, no one would be doing it, and we know that’s not true. I’m sorry that you feel so badly about having sex @ 19. There is nothing wrong with having sex, married or not. Having sex has nothing to do with marriage. To deny yourself something so natural, and good for you, is a shame. It’s a great stress reliever!

Bristol is not so much mature as she is fortunate. She has a family that is supporting her and will help her in raising her child. Most teenagers do not. Most teenagers are afraid to tell their parents they are pregnant, and when they do, they are a disappointment to their family and the family wants nothing to do with them.

GtsJohn i really wish that they would see how bad Levi was, he left her stranded, abandoned her for 15 minutes of fame, i think the whole story is getting sicker and sicker..and to that smarty PANTS(manolohe)..who talks of that i should not have felt shame at having had intimate relations at 19..i did not bring that personal part of my life to be scolded with, i thought we were all adults here, and i could bring it up..but i guess i should have kept that quiet..and also Sex is good married or not? so are you saying that if a couple is married then they can cheat on each other too? and that’s fine with you as well?
well then why don;’t you just have an All out open relationship with your spouse??

oh that’s the moral thing to do…believe me i am being sarcstic here!!
What has happened to good old stand by morals in the 1950s and 1960s? are they gone for good?

well with me they are not gone..and about Sex being a great stress reliever, it very well may have been intended to be that way between husband and wife..between partners for life..not shacking up with just anyone..!!!

i think i am even wasting my time responding to you, manolohe…because clearly our oppinions at life are 100% different…you do have a point about one thing though that many teenager unwed mothers are scared of what their parents will think and that’s why many have abortion..that’s why i think it’s critical to have a wonderful relationship with your children EARLY on and teach them with love the right morals, and if they slip up be there to catch them if they fall…

so what’s all this fuss about?? about Bristol doing a TV show?? SO do you think any of our comments will change her mind? Oh really?

This is too amusing for me, to see how many of you will get bent out of shape ’cause of 1 girl doing a TV show, what about Jersey Shore, what about other bad relaity TV Shows like the Gosselins no one spends a minute talking about them, so let’s forget about Bristol doing her TV drama entry..i am likely to catch this show now :) lol

and Manalohe..please get your mind out of the gutter, not everyone thinks the way you do that folks should have open relationships and have sex when they are 16 years of age..Please??!!!

i just don’t get your upbringing, my dad would have beat the heck out of me if he found me pregnant or having sex at the age of 15…i knew better!!
anyway, Bristol….keep your chin up, don’t let these naysayers get to you…!!!

Blessings to all..!

14.5

GtsJohn i really wish that they would see how bad Levi was, he left her stranded, abandoned her for 15 minutes of fame, i think the whole story is getting sicker and sicker..and to that smarty PANTS(manolohe)..who talks of that i should not have felt shame at having had intimate relations at 19..i did not bring that personal part of my life to be scolded with, i thought we were all adults here, and i could bring it up..but i guess i should have kept that quiet..and also Sex is good married or not? so are you saying that if a couple is married then they can cheat on each other too? and that’s fine with you as well?
well then why don;’t you just have an All out open relationship with your spouse??

oh that’s the moral thing to do…believe me i am being sarcstic here!!
What has happened to good old stand by morals in the 1950s and 1960s? are they gone for good?

well with me they are not gone..and about Sex being a great stress reliever, it very well may have been intended to be that way between husband and wife..between partners for life..not shacking up with just anyone..!!!

i think i am even wasting my time responding to you, manolohe…because clearly our oppinions at life are 100% different…you do have a point about one thing though that many teenager unwed mothers are scared of what their parents will think and that’s why many have abortion..that’s why i think it’s critical to have a wonderful relationship with your children EARLY on and teach them with love the right morals, and if they slip up be there to catch them if they fall…

so what’s all this fuss about?? about Bristol doing a TV show?? SO do you think any of our comments will change her mind? Oh really?

This is too amusing for me, to see how many of you will get bent out of shape ’cause of 1 girl doing a TV show, what about Jersey Shore, what about other bad relaity TV Shows like the Gosselins no one spends a minute talking about them, so let’s forget about Bristol doing her TV drama entry..i am likely to catch this show now :) lol

and Manalohe..please get your mind out of the gutter, not everyone thinks the way you do that folks should have open relationships and have sex when they are 16 years of age..Please??!!!

i just don’t get your upbringing, my dad would have beat the heck out of me if he found me pregnant or having sex at the age of 15…i knew better!!
anyway, Bristol….keep your chin up, don’t let these naysayers get to you…!!!

Blessings to all..

re: snopup:

> but at least Levi doesn’t have his mommy do it for him

Curious why you choose to use “mommy” in a derogatory way? If this was my daughter, I would support her as well. Would you not?

>he was DENIED visitation by the Palins (not a judge mind you, but the Palins themselves)

If you want visitation you go through the courts.
If you want fame, you go to the tabloids.

>like momma pit bull,

Derogatory again? Can’t have a mother who’s a politician at the same time?

> Isn’t the message “Look at me, I have a child out of >wedlock and now I’m on a TV show!”? Some role >model…

Is Bristol Palin supposed to throw-away all her life ambitions because she has a child? What is wrong with her experiencing life & raising her child in a loving environment at the same time?

If you didn’t know the political-party this family belonged to, would you feel the same way.

To princess0479,

Shut the F up already! Jesus christ every post you reply to turns into War and peace! You have way to much time on your hands and to much to say about nothing. The fact of the matter is Sarah crys about family values and slams everyone about every little thing, yet her own life if a freaken mess! It was the Palin family that denied Levi visitation, he did not just cut and run like she did as Gov. I guess her motto for 2012 will be “When the going gets tough, I will quit and leave the country high and dry”!

@princess0479:

WOW. little girl, you took everything I said totally out of context and made it a personal attack against you. I was just stating facts, that’s all.

Now, now, I wasn’t scolding you, I was just feeling sorry that you aren’t having/haven’t had sex in god only knows how long. Let me show you the difference:
Scolding: Bad girl! how could you have sex @ 19?! for shame!
Sorrow: I am very sorry that you are depriving yourself the joy of sex.
See?

Now stop putting words in my mouth, I never said that cheating was permissable or even acceptable. Although…if an adult couple decides that an open relationship is acceptable to them, that’s their business. Not what I would do, but hey, it’s a free country. I think you’re the one with the dirty mind, you brought up open relationships, not me.

You know nothing about my opinions, so you can’t say that they are 100% different than yours; and you know nothing about my upbringing, so don’t presume that you do. I’d be glad to discuss and debate, but you don’t seem interested in that. Your angry rant at nothing proves it. After your last post though, you may want to try sex again, if not with a person, at least some autoeroticism. You won’t be so angry. Believe me. It works.

John,
The Palins are not “supporting” anyone (least of all a child who will have to relive all of this when he’s older) by engaging in tit-for-tat with Levi Johnston (and NO, I would not go to the press to attack my grandson’s father…anyone who would should be ashamed). As for visitation, no family, no matter how famous or connected, should freeze out a father because they don’t like how he feels about grandma (would you like being denied the chance to see your grandson because your kid had a falling out with his/her lover?). And when, WHEN, has Bristol Palin ever had Hollywood ambitions? Or maybe, just maybe, like her momma she got a taste of the camera lights and decided simple motherhood isn’t enough for her (again, despite what is best for the child). And there is no loving environment if the father is blacklisted; that is just a fantasy that you are buying into. The truth is, this baby is going to grow up knowing mom used him to become famous and dad wasn’t allowed to visit because grandma says so.