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Palin wanted to take the money, 'forget everything else'
Johnston: Palin wanted to take the money, 'forget everything else'
(CNN) — Sarah Palin wanted to take the money and "just run with it," the father of her grandchild said Thursday.
Levi Johnston told reporters the Alaska governor was stepping down early to take advantage of millions in potential earnings. According to the Anchorage Daily News, the 19-year-old said that late last year he heard Palin say "how nice it would be to take some of this money people have been offering us and just run with it, and saying forget everything else."
He pointed to talk show offers and other potentially lucrative deals.
Earlier this week, Palin attorney Thomas Van Flein told the Washington Post that the governor had received "hundreds of credible offers since the campaign," including Hollywood projects, but had not taken advantage of any except her book deal. Johnston said that even the Palin children had been fielding offers.
Johnston said he saw how stressful Palin's job was for her – "how she came home late at night and things like that" – but said he thought " the big deal was the book. That was millions of dollars."
Palin spokeswoman Meg Stapleton dismissed Johnston's take, referencing his own show business aspirations. "It is interesting to learn Levi is working on a piece of fiction while honing his acting skills," Stapleton told reporters.
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:lmao
The fact that Palin's spokeperson actually responded to this is probably what's simultaneously most hilarious and most damning. The train wreck continues.
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pitbull bitch, Michael Jackson, Hulk Hogan, Hollywood bimbos.
Celebrity trumps mediocrity.
Excellence need not apply.
The whole fucking country is psychologically and intellectually arrested, dumbed down, in its early teens, exactly where the entertainment business and corporate marketers want it.
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boutons_deux
The whole fucking country is psychologically and intellectually arrested, dumbed down, in its early teens, exactly where the entertainment business and corporate marketers want it.
Why do you think that is and do you believe those are the only groups who benefit?
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Even if what Levi said is accurate, what's the problem?
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Marcus Bryant
Why do you think that is and do you believe those are the only groups who benefit?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA240_.jpg
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Publishers? Yeah, they make some coin off it.
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Good for Palin. I hope she makes a shitload of cash!!!!! Her and the family deserve it. I have to thank Levi for giving us this breaking news and of course that dumbass Cry Havoc thinking this is soooo funny. What a tool.
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I see nothing wrong with what she said. It's just whistful thinking.
When I used to count cash I'd say shit to this girl like "3 hours and we'd be in Mexico".
It's harmless and I'm sure she said it in a joking manner.
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With that being said, I do think that her stepping down decision had more to do with her monetary / political potential than anything to do with Alaska.
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Levi Johnston is the source for this story?
wow
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Originally Posted by
DarrinS
Levi Johnston is the source for this story?
wow
If it was an anonymous source you'd discount it for being... well... anonymous. If it was a McCain campaign worker you'd discount it as being prejudiced. If it was from a politician in Alaska you'd discount it as jealousy.
If it's from Levi Johnston... somebody who spent a a large chunk of the last year with her... you'd discount it because you like discounting things you don't agree with.
Nice.
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Originally Posted by
jman3000
levi johnston... Somebody who spent a a large chunk of the last year with her
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Originally Posted by viva las espuelas posted on 71009 on story from 71009 regarding an occurrence that happened on 70309
'nuf said
nice, indeed
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Viva Las Espuelas
nice, indeed
You're retarded.
He was simply using experiences from his past (her saying she wanted to take the money and run) to put it into context for a current event.
It's his opinion. He was asked and he answered.
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either way. it's levi johnston. and people think palin is begging to be in the spotlight. that's like believing howard k stern. you people..................
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jack sommerset
Good for Palin. I hope she makes a shitload of cash!!!!! Her and the family deserve it. I have to thank Levi for giving us this breaking news and of course that dumbass Cry Havoc thinking this is soooo funny. What a tool.
First of all, she said she was stepping down to help Alaska, not to make money.
Secondly, so what? I wasn't ripping on her. The only thing I said that could even be construed as negative is that she is incapable of handling criticism, and since when is that new? I'm amused because they chose to respond to something that shouldn't even have media attention with an actual statement by her spokesperson.
She doesn't need to defend herself against this individual, because he sounds extremely bitter (ex-fiance, duh) and is probably just lashing out at her while he has the ability to do so. Palin hasn't done anything expressly wrong here unless she lied about why she left office, and even then, that's her business. If she wants to go make money ahead of being governor, I'd rather not have her in office. If she thinks she's unfit to continue the position, I'd rather have someone else who wants the job.
I just think the situation is funny. Continue with your string of unbroken posts in the political forum where you insult others and/or fail to contribute a single intelligible point, though. It's humorous that you post so much yet never have anything of value to say.
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jman3000
If it was an anonymous source you'd discount it for being... well... anonymous. If it was a McCain campaign worker you'd discount it as being prejudiced. If it was from a politician in Alaska you'd discount it as jealousy.
If it's from Levi Johnston... somebody who spent a a large chunk of the last year with her... you'd discount it because you like discounting things you don't agree with.
Nice.
Seriously? Levi Johnston is a credible source to you?
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Originally Posted by
Viva Las Espuelas
either way. it's levi johnston. and people think palin is begging to be in the spotlight. that's like believing howard k stern. you people..................
If Kwame Brown calls Tim Duncan out for not being an effective post player, do you think Tim would respond?
It's even worse of a comparison here, because Levi has absolutely nothing to do with Palin's job as governor and nothing to do with politics in general, to my knowledge. Yet she chose to respond to him through her spokesperson. Do you really think that's a good idea?
To reiterate, I think Levi is an idiot and his comments are not in any way truth or even the basis of believability. This is so much of a non-issue that I'm just surprised and humored that Palin responded to him.
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Extra Stout
Seriously? Levi Johnston is a credible source to you?
hey man. you're ruining his flow
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Cry Havoc
It's even worse of a comparison here, because Levi has absolutely nothing to do with Palin's job as governor and nothing to do with politics in general, to my knowledge. Yet she chose to respond to him through her spokeperson. Do you really think that's a good idea?
An older protocol wouldn't have dignified Levi with an official response to such disreputable nonsense.
But the new science says respond to everything, smother every demon in its cradle, so screw all that pre-9/11 thinking.
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The press release raises Levi to a level of prominence and exposure he might not otherwise enjoy. It aggrandizes the enemy.
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Maybe Levi is being groomed for a reality based telenovela, as the biker boyfriend.
http://thephilter.com/kellyamanda.jpg
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Levi Johnston should get his own show on MSNBC, after Olbermann and that other dude.
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WH,
Are you hittin the bottle early today?
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Palin is getting paid sons.
Enjoy the recession.
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DarrinS
WH,
Are you hittin the bottle early today?
It's more fun to post vids and pics.
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I don't doubt she said it at some point, but there's no reason to believe that's what she is actually going to do.
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In the words of Gordon Gekko...."What's worth doing is worth doing for money."
I can't say I really blame her for going for the cash and providing the financial stability her family needs. I still think she could have finished out her term and still made the major bucks. But maybe she decided to jump on the offers while they are still hot.
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Props to her for gaming the game.
lol @ olberman having to spend his work day covering that which he despises. Night after night, wasting away his power to cover such a lowly creature out of bitterness. :toast
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Originally Posted by
Cry Havoc
First of all, she said she was stepping down to help Alaska, not to make money.
Secondly, so what? I wasn't ripping on her. The only thing I said that could even be construed as negative is that she is incapable of handling criticism, and since when is that new? I'm amused because they chose to respond to something that shouldn't even have media attention with an actual statement by her spokesperson.
She doesn't need to defend herself against this individual, because he sounds extremely bitter (ex-fiance, duh) and is probably just lashing out at her while he has the ability to do so. Palin hasn't done anything expressly wrong here unless she lied about why she left office, and even then, that's her business. If she wants to go make money ahead of being governor, I'd rather not have her in office. If she thinks she's unfit to continue the position, I'd rather have someone else who wants the job.
I just think the situation is funny. Continue with your string of unbroken posts in the political forum where you insult others and/or fail to contribute a single intelligible point, though. It's humorous that you post so much yet never have anything of value to say.
Get off ur high horse fag. The same comments you make about me can be said about you. I think you are a fucking tool. I like telling you that because it is true but you seem to think what you have to say is more important than others.
You contribute a Palin thread. Great job there pal. Real fucking orginal. Outstanding value. The source? 18 year old kid named Levi. That makes you laugh. Werid. Dude, that is fucking weird.
I think Palin made it pretty clear why she left. Why don't you listen to her speech and come back and giggle to us some more. I will help you a little. She said the bills are mounting. She said she can't get any work done because of all the charges she faces. It is costing her state alot of money. She said her family has been attacked over and over again by people just like you.
People like you keep this story alive. You like the bashing of Palin because it makes you laugh. Be proud of yourself for another great contribution. Please don't bore me in the future with ur ridiculous take on me. You have shown me many times you have no clue what u are writting about and you are without question a hypocrite. That is why you are a tool. Now I am laughing. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by
jack sommerset
Get off ur high horse fag. The same comments you make about me can be said about you. I think you are a fucking tool. I like telling you that because it is true but you seem to think what you have to say is more important than others.
You contribute a Palin thread. Great job there pal. Real fucking orginal. Outstanding value. The source? 18 year old kid named Levi. That makes you laugh. Werid. Dude, that is fucking weird.
I think Palin made it pretty clear why she left. Why don't you listen to her speech and come back and giggle to us some more. I will help you a little. She said the bills are mounting. She said she can't get any work done because of all the charges she faces. It is costing her state alot of money. She said her family has been attacked over and over again by people just like you.
People like you keep this story alive. You like the bashing of Palin because it makes you laugh. Be proud of yourself for another great contribution. Please don't bore me in the future with ur ridiculous take on me. You have shown me many times you have no clue what u are writting about and you are without question a hypocrite. That is why you are a tool. Now I am laughing. Thanks.
It's just too easy.
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Cry Havoc
It's just too easy. :lol
You are one weird dude.:lol
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Originally Posted by
jack sommerset
You are one weird dude.:lol
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Arguing with Cry Havoc is pointless because he tries to pass of as anfair observer of politics. He rails against partisan mudslinging and cheapshots, as well as the politics of personal destruction.
Right now he claims that his sole reason as to why he finds the CNN hit piece entertaining is because Sarah's spokesman responded to Levi Johnston. He acts as if he's surprised that Sarah's team is responding to him thus in consequence to Sarah, giving Levi Johnston credibility.
He totally forgot about Andrew Sullivan prying into the Palin's life about wether she covered for Bristol's pregnancy, he also probably was to busy being appalled about the sky being blue that not to long ago, Levi Johnston not only was interviewed by Tyra Banks, who holds a national audience, but by Larry F'n King.
To sit here and act as if Levi Johnston is not given credibility when it comes to Palin family dirt is either dishonest or naive.
Also, while Cry havoc claims he only finds Sarah's spokesman lack of PR skills entertaining in this thread, we all know that's half the story.
When someone makes it a reputation to bitch about one side being bad little meanies in a forum about politics, you no he's either naive, or one of the biggest partisan dishonest buttholes around.
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Originally Posted by
Ignignokt
Arguing with Cry Havoc is pointless because he tries to pass off as a fair observer of politics. He rails against partisan mudslinging and cheapshots, as well as the politics of personal destruction.
Right now he claims that his sole reason as to why he finds the CNN hit piece entertaining is because Sarah's spokesman responded to Levi Johnston. He acts as if he's surprised that Sarah's team is responding to him thus in consequence to Sarah, giving Levi Johnston credibility.
He totally forgot about Andrew Sullivan prying into the Palin's life about wether she covered for Bristol's pregnancy, he also probably was to busy being appalled about the sky being blue that not to long ago, Levi Johnston not only was interviewed by Tyra Banks, who holds a national audience, but by Larry F'n King.
To sit here and act as if Levi Johnston is not given credibility when it comes to Palin family dirt is either dishonest or naive.
Also, while Cry havoc claims he only finds Sarah's spokesman lack of PR skills entertaining in this thread, we all know that's half the story.
When someone makes it a reputation to bitch about one side being bad little meanies in a forum about politics, you no he's either naive, or one of the biggest partisan dishonest buttholes around.
fifms
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also spelled know wrong.lol!
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Originally Posted by
Ignignokt
Arguing with Cry Havoc is pointless because he tries to pass of as anfair observer of politics. He rails against partisan mudslinging and cheapshots, as well as the politics of personal destruction.
Right now he claims that his sole reason as to why he finds the CNN hit piece entertaining is because Sarah's spokesman responded to Levi Johnston. He acts as if he's surprised that Sarah's team is responding to him thus in consequence to Sarah, giving Levi Johnston credibility.
He totally forgot about Andrew Sullivan prying into the Palin's life about wether she covered for Bristol's pregnancy, he also probably was to busy being appalled about the sky being blue that not to long ago, Levi Johnston not only was interviewed by Tyra Banks, who holds a national audience, but by Larry F'n King.
To sit here and act as if Levi Johnston is not given credibility when it comes to Palin family dirt is either dishonest or naive.
Also, while Cry havoc claims he only finds Sarah's spokesman lack of PR skills entertaining in this thread, we all know that's half the story.
When someone makes it a reputation to bitch about one side being bad little meanies in a forum about politics, you no he's either naive, or one of the biggest partisan dishonest buttholes around.
In a nutshell he is a tool. A weird one at that.
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i remember when andrew sullivan was a staunch republican.......and you guys loved him.
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clambake
i remember when andrew sullivan was a staunch republican.......and you guys loved him.
I remember when Joe Lieberman was a staunch Democrat, and you all loved him.
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Ignignokt
I remember when Joe Lieberman was a staunch Democrat
he still is.
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Why is Levi Johnston given credibility?
Look, I think I've made it pretty clear that my opinion of Sarah Palin as a national leader is very low. But using this piece of trash 18-year-old as the prime authority on all things Palin is ridiculous.
When Hillary Clinton was running for the New York Senate, or mulling over her presidential ambitions, did the media use Monica Lewinsky as their primary source on Hillary's ambitions and innermost thoughts?
What this is, is a young, ignorant piece of trash willing to say anything bad about the Palins to stay in the spotlight, and a media ready to eat it up, because he's willing to say bad things about the Palins.
Hey, I've said bad things about Sarah Palin. Maybe I can get on CNN!
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I apologize to Monica Lewinsky for comparing her to Levi Johnston. She actually made something out of her life despite the Clintons doing their best to destroy her. The only chance Levi Johnston has to do anything is to be a grade-D celebrity based upon bashing Sarah Palin every chance he gets.
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gee es, i didn't realize that hillary dragged monica to every campaign stop across the country.
just kidding.
for the record.....i love palin.
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If you watched FOX when this news was once hot, then you would have believed that its the "Lettermans" of the world that forced her to do this. :lol If any important democrat did this, FOX and co. would have pounced on them and said they were a quitter, yet Palin quits and FOX makes it sound nice and dandy. If the "Lettermans of the world" got to Palin, than how is she going to even going to have a future in the field of politics? Seriously this whole thing is a joke. The Republican party is slowly fading and, thank God. :stupid:
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Ace9
If you watched FOX when this news was once hot, then you would have believed that its the "Lettermans" of the world that forced her to do this. :lol If any important democrat did this, FOX and co. would have pounced on them and said they were a quitter, yet Palin quits and FOX makes it sound nice and dandy. If the "Lettermans of the world" got to Palin, than how is she going to even going to have a future in the field of politics? Seriously this whole thing is a joke. The Republican party is slowly fading and, thank God. :stupid:
why not go to europe?
that is what the president is trying to make america
and heave canada health plan
and the candada's I talk to hate their heath care
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Ace9
The Republican party is slowly fading and, thank God. :stupid:
Classic. The only thing right about this post is the "I'm with stupid" sign pointing at himself. Republican party dying. Fucking ignorant. I wish we didn't have any parties. That would be amazing! I wouldn't have to hear homers talk out their assholes.
