Targeting the Kindest Among Us: A Post by Conservative Girl with a Voice

When looking at how the Obama children and Palin children are treated by the media and Hollywood, it is clear there is a huge double standard. I don't have to tell you about the countless numbers of attacks that have been aimed at the Palin kids, while the Obama kids are continually praised and left alone. The treatment the Obama kids receive is the same treatment that the Palin kids should be privy to. Remember, you don't have to think that far back to the time when President Obama declared a candidate's children should be "off limits" to attacks. I agree with President Obama for once, but I will take his point one step further. I believe ALL children should be off limits when it comes to personal attacks. Supposedly we live in a time in which tolerance is preached, but isn't it funny that those who preach it, do not seem to practice it themselves?

I don't have to go into detail listing the countless number of attacks the Palin kids have had to endure; you are well aware of many of them, but it is the latest attack that has me sickened with disgust at Hollywood in general. Many of you have probably already heard about the hurtful lengths the FOX Hollywood sitcom Family Guy went to this past Sunday, Valentine's Day. For those of you who are unaware of the controversy at hand, here is what happen: This episode depicted a young woman with Down Syndrome. Not only did they make this woman have a snarky attitude, which is terrible in itself, but it is what was said and whom was referred to that was the most tasteless. When asked by another character to talk a little bit about her family, the young woman replied that her dad was "an accountant" and her mom was "the former governor of Alaska." There it is again- another cut at Sarah and her family. Trig Palin is a child who is not even old enough to tie his shoes, let alone defend himself- He's a small child for goodness sake. Where is the justice? Where is the respect? Where are the special needs advocacy groups to speak out on this injustice? Where is the head of the Special Olympics to speak out about this? After all they recently spoke out against Rahm Emanuel's "retarded" comments. Where are the groups to defend innocent, little Trig Palin?

This is the kind of story that effects all of us personally. Like many of you, I know many individuals who have Down Syndrome. How dare this show make fun of Trig and people like him? I am so disgusted at the tasteless actions of Hollywood, and I sometimes find myself ashamed to even admit that I live in such close proximity to it. Don't get me wrong. I love my state and the great people who live here, but when liberal Hollywood continues to belittle individuals and push a liberal agenda, it does a HUGE disservice not only to others, but to image of California in general. It is wrong to make fun of those with special needs, let alone unfairly portray them as snarky. I have NEVER run across any person with Down Syndrome who has such an attitude. On the contrary, if the Family Guy folks had any common decency, they would have at least portrayed the character in a fair manner, but then again, this is Hollywood, a place where decency seems to have flatlined.

The individuals whom I personally know with Down Syndrome are not snarky or mean in any way; instead, they happen to be the kindest, gentlest, most generous people who walk amongst us. It is no secret that they know they are different than everyone else, yet they have a can-do attitude and are so resilient to those who make it a point to let them know they are different. Why make it harder on them? Why continue to belittle them and treat them as outcast members of our society? I strongly believe that individuals with special needs are what make our country so great. They are so strong and loving that these Family Guy Hollywood types and those like them could learn a thing or two about acceptance and unconditional love. When individuals with special needs are treated differently, they they know it. Trig is a child who will grow up with enough challenges, so why do individuals continue to make it harder for him? It is time for Hollywood to realize that no two individuals are alike. It is time they quite making fun of people and start treat EVERYONE with the respect they deserve.

The attacks the Palin family continues to endure illustrate just how divided our country remains. Remember when Mr. Obama said he was going to bring the country together? I do too. His words sounded great at the time, but the inaction on his part when it comes to this issue speaks volumes especially after he and members of his administration have made hurtful comments about those with special needs in the past. Our country seems more divided than ever. The partisan politics that exist today leave me to wonder if our country will ever heal from its divisive wounds. While many are attacked, it seems as though the attacks aimed at the Palins far outweigh the attacks others receive. When are people going to realize that attacking a child is the most evil attack of all.

My good friend, Camille Friend, who runs the blog The Design Conservative
has written about this issue too. She was nice enough to list the show's sponsors on her site. I encourage you all to read her post here. I also encourage to visit and read this post by Adrienne Ross, another good friend of mine who runs the blog Motivation: Truth.


LIST OF SHOW SPONSORS for February 14, 2010 episode:

Camille is right when she writes: Contact the sponsors below to let them know how you feel about the decision of Family Guy producers to make light of the challenges facing Trig Palin and his loving family. Encourage these companies to stand up for the Palins and the thousands of families like them. Tell them that enough is enough! - tdc

* Fox Broadcasting Company - 310-369-1000http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
* YUM! Brands (Pizza Hut) - 502-874-8300
* Red Bull North America Inc. - 310-393-4647
* Mars, Inc. - 703-821-4900
* Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. - 800-331-4331
* Bally Total Fitness Holdings Corp. - 773-399-1300
* Pfizer, Inc. - 212-573-2323
* Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - 312-644-2121
* Universal Pictures - 818-777-1000

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Dangerous I Get, but Boring Too? A Post by Conservative Girl with a Voice

When so many actresses in Hollywood seem intent in tearing Sarah Palin down, it is refreshing to see a fearless, classy actress like Angie Harmon come to Sarah's defense. Recently, Angie said the following regarding a possible Sarah 2012 presidential run:

"If she wants to, I think she's great.... I think she's a woman who has her own set of values and morals and ethics and has the courage to live her life accordingly. I admire that."

Angie is right on the money. I have long respected Angie for a variety of reasons. Not only is she a respected actress, but she a wonderful wife and phenomenal mother. Like Sarah, she knows the value of hard work and the extreme importance of family. Angie is also a strong woman who is not afraid to speak her mind, no matter how popular or unpopular her beliefs may be. It is no secret that Angie is a conservative in Hollywood. I have extreme respect for her because unlike other actors and actresses who are fearful of speaking out against the liberal left, Angie has never been afraid to say and do what's right. While she is unafraid to speak out, it is important to note that she has never been hateful toward President Obama. This is a far cry from her liberal Hollywood counterparts who time and time again spew hatred at Republican leaders. In typical conservative fashion, Angie uses intelligence and class to voice her disagreements with this administration. It has become so commonplace for the liberal left Hollywood types to lash out against conservatives, using the most disgusting language and displaying a total lack of regard, not to mention commonsense. This just goes to show the difference between liberals and conservatives. Liberals lash out and use expletives in an attempt to gain favor, while conservatives use intellect and commonsense.


Although members on the liberal left preach tolerance and acceptance, they are the most intolerant people out there. Take Martha Stewart for example. It is no secret that Ms. Stewart has had run-ins with the law, but she conquered and survived. Now, one would think that she would know first-hand what it is like to push on and persevere. You would think she would look at a woman like Sarah Palin with extreme regard because Sarah is also a fighter. While it is clear that Ms. Stewart is a member of the liberal left and doesn't agree at all with Sarah politically, you would at least think she could admit that Sarah is a strong woman like Hillary Clinton, but then again we are talking about the liberal left- the liberal left who are on an all-out assault against Sarah and her family. Many of you know why I am bringing up Ms. Stewart. For those of you out there who may be unaware of Ms. Stewart's latest stunt to get attention, let me clue you in on what this woman recently said about Sarah in an interview with CNN's Showbiz Tonight:

"She's very boring to me, very boring. And a very, to me, kind of a dangerous person. I mean, she's dangerous. She speaks, she's, she's so confused. And anyone like that in government is a real problem."


I was actually watching this episode of Showbiz Tonight, and I heard and saw Ms. Stewart make these vile comments. I saw the way she scowled and the way in which she tensed up and squinted her eyes in an "I hate Sarah" kind of way. You know the facial expressions I'm writing of because we have seen them before. We have seen other liberal buffoons like Sheryl Crow, Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Tina Fey, Matt Damon, Joy Behar, Sarah Silverman, not to mention countless others who think Sarah is stupid and unqualified just because she is a conservative. They can't understand why a woman- a young, beautiful, classy woman, can be a conservative. They can't understand how a woman can call herself pro-life. It all comes down to these qualities.


As a young, conservative woman, I don't agree with liberal women like Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, but I can honestly say that I respect them for all they have accomplished. Why can't those on the left do the same? Do they have too much pride? Do they hate conservatism and all it stands for that much? I have to say no to the first question and in the words of one of Sarah's family members, a big "Hell yeah" to the second question.


I find it funny that liberal loons like Ms. Stewart find Sarah boring (Has Martha looked in the mirror lately? As the old saying goes: a skunk smells its own scent, and frankly, Ms. Stewart, you are not only the queen of mean, but the queen of boring too.) And if boring wasn't enough, they find her dangerous too? That first trait comical, but the second one, well maybe these loons are on to something. While they want you to believe Sarah is stupid and unintelligent, they call her dangerous. What gives? They are calling a self-described Alaska hockey mom, loving wife and mother "dangerous"? It would be laughable if it were not so true; Sarah is dangerous, but the dangerous they speak of is not the dangerous I am writing about. Ms. Stewart's definition of dangerous has to do with the very platform Sarah holds dear. Her pro-life, pro-capitalism, pro-Second Amendment, pro-God, pro-traditional family values beliefs are values she holds close to her heart. I'm sorry, Ms. Stewart, but calling Sarah dangerous for holding these beliefs is like calling Hillary Clinton dangerous for her beliefs, and you and I both know you would never do this. Yeah, so much for tolerance.


Sarah is dangerous, not because of her views, but because of the common sense solutions she has for America. In Sarah, we have an individual who is not afraid to tell the truth, no matter how much the truth may hurt. There is an intense discussion out there that Sarah is the reason behind the conservative revolution that is currently underway across America. While liberal loons like Ms. Stewart would never admit that this is the case, I believe this is exactly what is happening. There is no other individual in modern-day politics who could draw the crowds she draws day in and day out on a book tour, not even President Obama. I say this because while President Obama's approval ratings continue to drop, Sarah's approval numbers continue to skyrocket. What do you have to say about that, Ms. Stewart? It's not so much a good thing, now, is it?



Ms. Stewart and liberals like her realize that they no longer have the clout they once had. They no longer have America under their control. The slogans for change and the "Yes we can" chants may have worked during the 2008 presidential campaign, but people are beginning to realize that that's all they ever really were. Slogans and chants may be fun for a while, but there comes a time when these things grow old, and just as the the styrofoam pillars got taken back to that Hollywood Lot, as Sarah so eloquently put it, so too do the chants and slogans into thin air.


The members of the liberal left fear Sarah and the members of her army because they realize they don't have any power over us. We are not going to back down, we are not going to sit down, and we are definitely not going to shut up. I believe God does things for a reason, and Sarah is exactly where God wants her to be right now. She is traveling across America, meeting with folks from all over "Mainstreet U.S.A." Sarah is speaking for us, on behalf of all of us. We are a mighty army that will not stop until our country is back on the right track. Although America is a little off course at the moment, we are holding firm to our conservative principles, and in the end, we WILL win and take our country back!


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