In response to Letterman's apology today Palin said that "Letterman certainly has the right to 'joke' about whatever he wants to, and thankfully we have the right to express our reaction. This is all thanks to our U.S. military men and women putting their lives on the line for us to secure American's right to free speech," she said. "In this case, may that right be used to promote equality and respect."
Television is not regulated by the First Amendment and America's right to free speech. Television is regulated by the FCC. You cannot use the word "fuck, shit, asshole, etc." on public television and therefore Palin's statement is incorrect. Furthermore, it is Letterman that is protected by the First Amendment from government officials like Palin and not the other way around. That said Letterman doesn't legally have to apologize for anything he said.
Former Vice Presidential candidate and Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin certainly has a way with the media. The latest: Palin showed up at a local turkey farm to "pardon" a turkey (a tradition at The White House as well). Afterwards, in an interview with reporters, another turkey is clearly seen getting slaughtered in the background.
Of course, we know that our Thanksgiving dinner has to come from somewhere, but, this is a bit bizarre to say the least, if not downright gruesome. A video showing the incident is embedded above.
Perhaps Sarah Palin should have realised something was amiss when the caller purporting to be France's president, Nicolas Sarkozy, referred to "my special American adviser, Johnny Halliday".
Later in the call, maybe, she could have guessed that even the real Sarkozy would be unlikely to refer to his wife, Carla Bruni, as "so hot in bed" or talk about a supposed mutual love of hunting by saying "to take away a life, that is so fun".
The would-be vice president was, of course, speaking to Canadian comedian Marc-Antoine Audette, part of a radio duo who have made prank calls to a series of world leaders over the years.
Palin didn't give away anything of real note – except perhaps an ambition to be president herself "maybe in eight years" – or suffer any real embarrassments.
It is interesting, however, to hear Palin's eager tone of voice and exaggerated politeness ("We love you! Thanks you for talking to me!") which seemed to go beyond courtesy into sheer fandom.
Maybe Palin – like many others - still can't believe the position she's in right now.
After having spent $150,000 on clothing - money coming from the Republican National Committee - Sarah Palin's new clothing will be donated to charity. I wonder when that decision was made?
The full shopping list for GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and family, from records of the Federal Election Commission: * $75,062.63 - Nieman Marcus * $41,850.72 - Saks Fifth Ave. * $7,575.02 - Saks * $5,102.71 - Bloomingdale's * $789.72 - Barney's NY * $4,396.94 - and $512.92 at Macy's Minneapolis * $349.50 - Lord & Taylor * $4,902.08 Atelier, NY * $98 and $98 at Pacifier- a high-end baby store in Minneapolis * $98.50 at Steinlauf and Stoller, sewing supply store, NY * $133 at Gap
In the meantime, "elitist" Michelle Obama bought a dress off the rack for an appearance on The View for $148.00 and fuss was made over it at the time. And speaking of fuss, remember what was written and said about John Edward's famous haircut!
