Comments on: Governor Sarah Palin “Unlawfully Abused Her Authority”

By: John

John — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:47:18 +0000

Laura – it’s sad that you couldn’t be in McCain’s ear whispering everything right he should have said. You are so brilliant to draw all of the great ASSumptions from what McCain responded. McCain should die! yay!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:11:55 +0000

The funny thing is, when the crazy lady accuses Obama of being an Arab, McCain doesn’t contradict her, or call him an American, he just states that Obama’s a decent, family man – as if being Arab and a decent, family man is mutually exclusive!!

This election’s really opened my eyes to how rife racism still is in our times.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:41:04 +0000

I find it extremely sad/amusing/disheartening/pretty much you name it that each election year people try to “you dummy” their way into changing other’s minds… it seems to me that people forget that our freedom to have such an open dialog and be able to choose our next president is a characteristic that makes us all uniquely American. Sadly, it seems to always take a major catastrophe to bring us together. I just don’t understand why people feel the need to belittle each other over differences that make us such a wonderfully diverse population. I would be scared if everyone thought the same and in trying to “prove your point” maybe you should take that into context?
Thank you Trent for posting about such an important issue. And thank you also for saying how you feel without feeling the need to belittle those who disagree with you… it’s genuinely too bad your readers don’t do the same.

By: cbr600girl

cbr600girl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:42:26 +0000

Yvonne,
this whole political debate was not really started by trent, but by users who wish to express their opinions, like you. You should really show a little respect. I respect everyone’s right and all should be equal. If it was your child how would you feel about the Prop 8 then? You are more than welcome to remove yourself from this blog I am sure nobody will miss you.

By: cbr600girl

cbr600girl — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:36:02 +0000

Robin,
Shady Sh** like what? Even you didn’t mention it.
I am glad McCain stood up against those who support him. I however am voting for Obama. I am tired of the same tired crap from the Republicans. And I am sorry, just because you were a prisoner of war, doesn’t make you qualified to be president. Everyone keeps saying that, but half the time they rely on advisors for those kind of decisions. I heard the Colin Powell may be in support of Obama would that make all you war-loving people happy? Knowing that Powell with all his experience would be supporting a Democrat for the first time ever?

By: Aliy

Aliy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:54:47 +0000

Why do you guys care…..its HIS opinion……His not yours but his!
I dont like both sides how about that!!

By: Vamp

Vamp — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:22:08 +0000

Yvonne actually thinks that being gay is a choice? WTF? I didn’t think ANYONE of ANY level of intelligence STILL drew that erronous conclusion. That statement of hers right there sums her up in my mind. (That and well, the fact that she thinks she can tell you how to run your own blog….she’s probably one of the nuffers over on CO who tell Meg she can’t post pictures of kittens tucked into ladies tops as well). Choose to be gay, whatever.

By: stephanni

stephanni — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:55:55 +0000

thank you, trent. i just read your replies and i have to say that i respect you even more now.

By: robin

robin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:19:36 +0000

blah..obama has plenty of shady shit goin on in his past…dont see you bringing that up.

By: S to the M

S to the M — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:58:25 +0000

Hey, Trent. First off, I’ve read your blog with some regularity for 3 years now (wow!) and I have to start by saying how much I respect and admire you. You are clearly a great person with a talent for writing. I love this blog.

Second, I just wanted to ask if you have ever had a civil discussion with a well informed conservative, especially of the libertarian variety? I hope that you are truly open minded when it comes to politics, because not every conservative is uber religious or closed minded. I sometimes wonder whether a great many liberals have just been put off by the *idea* of conservativism without ever giving it a chance.

I’m not going to defend or tear down any particular candidate, mainly because I find that none can hold up to much scrutiny on either side of the isle. I am just talking about values and freedoms that I do not believe the Democrats offer. I am personally libertarian and the issues most important to me are reducing the size of the federal government, conservative fiscal policies, strong military, personal freedom, and gay rights. Unfortunately, I have not found a party that meets all of these, but libertarianism comes the closest by far. I could go on for days about what I don’t like about McCain, but he will have my vote come November because he comes closest to valuing what I value. There are things that appeal to me about Obama (I have and would vote for a centrist Democrat without hesitation, but Obama is not that), but his policies leave much to be desired.

Anyway, I just hope you’ve given a long, honest look at the other side of the argument. That’s all I wanted to say.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:09:31 +0000

Wow Yvonne, im surprised that you even deigned to read this blog up on your high horse. Good Riddance!!

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:22:32 +0000

Yvonne – I am very sorry how ill-informed you are on what my blog is supposed to be about. It isn’t really supposed to be about anything other than things that interest or entertain me or I feel are important. It has always been a forum for me to express whatever I like, as any blog is. Sorry to see you go as all are welcome but be well and good luck in your future endeavors. I hope that you or your children are never denied rights by anyone … you will be truly lucky if that never happens to you.

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:10:16 +0000

Thank you for making this decesion much easier….. For the last couple of weeks I’ve been telling myself to stop reading your blog….. YOU are one sided and want everyone to be on your side. If there not you always bag on them, its getting old. Not all of us agree on same sex marriage nor do we agree that Barack Obama is the ONE!!!! You make a point to always have your opinion injected into your website. Your website is supposed to be mainly for GOSSIP and info on celebritys. Its not a forum for your main political thoughts and opionions of others that dont believe the same you do…… I know it wont matter to you one way or another if I stop reading your blog….. You have entertain me for the past 2 years, but enough is enough…… I respect your choice to be gay, but you should respect my choice to be Yes on 8!!!!!

By: Tatiana

Tatiana — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:14:03 +0000

Some of you people need to wake up. Palin is not a good candidate for the vice presidency. Thats pretty much a fact. We DO NOT need to have another Republican in office right now, especially someone who has vote with Bush 90% of the time. Some of you need to get your head out of your asses, start think about whats good for this country. The majority of the people that read this site aren’t rich. How in the hell will YOU (a hard work average American citizen) beneift by having a republican in office? You wont.

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:13:45 +0000

Trent: Its your blog. Its your ideas. Its your opinion.

PITNB readers: Its HIS blog. Its HIS ideas. Its HIS opinion.

If you don’t like them- IGNORE them. I skim over spoilers for shows because I don’t watch them and it doesn’t interest me. If Trents beliefs on McCain and Palin don’t interest you, skip over them
If you instead like to read them just so you can reply with angry messages or reasons why his opinions are wrong, find another blog or join a group of fellow who ever supporters together and have a big bitch fest in person.

He’s not going to change his mind. Obama/Biden supporters aren’t going to change their minds. McCain/Palin supporters aren’t going to change their minds.

Lets just all watch the Womanizer video and call it quits.

(excuse spelling errors. i’m in no mood to go back and fix them)

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:35:32 +0000

Hey Laynie – I’ll gladly provide you with either the gun or the one way ticket (or both!)

Your comments sound like all of the elitist Hollywood idiots who say they will leave the country if conservatives get elected…..I say, make good on your promise!!

By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:08:54 +0000

White, racist america? Wow, talk about an ignorant comment…and what about all of the black people I work with in nyc who are voting for Barack JUST because he is black? Is that right? They have NO IDEA what he stands for when asked about his policies…that my friends, is scary. NO ONE should be voting for some one just because he is white, or black, or young, or old, or mormon, or muslim, or male, or female. EDUCATE YOURSELVES. There is still time!

By: Joi

Joi — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:02:15 +0000

I thought this was a celebrity-gossip blog?!?! When did it turn into cnn.com? That being said, it’s your blog, so do what you want; but as previously mentioned, just be prepared to have people state their views in the comments, as it’s very obvious how one-sided your posts/comments are regarding politics. And be prepared to lose readers too. My advice…stick to what you KNOW best…gossip…not politics. And to all of the commentary about “ignorant haters”…maybe you should be a little more open-minded and realize that not everyone thinks the same was as you….everyone is allowed to have their own opinion, ya know, without being called ignorant. There were my two cents…I still heart you Trent

By: Cinnamon

Cinnamon — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:44:57 +0000

It was a 12-0 vote amongst a bi-partisan committee in Alaska to release the report now, with a Republican leading the call to investigate Palin’s use of non-government email servers for official business. She has burned bridges with Republicans in Alaska to boost her standing as a maverick after all.

By: Me! Again

Me! Again — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:27:32 +0000

It amazes me that so many people are “shocked” at the hatred towards Obama. There is as much hatred towards every other Candidate, ever watch the Bill Maher show? The things he and most of his guests say against Palin(non-political or factual) are a disgrace. Ever see the photo of McCain made to look like a Vampire with blood across his face? And that is different how? Let’s not forget the things you hear on every corner about Georgy boy, warranted or not. There are ignorant A-holes on BOTH sides and and should not be tolerated.

By: Paz

Paz — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:24:47 +0000

McCain’s defense of Obama is too little too late. When he asked, “Who is the real Barack Obama?” and someone yelled “Terrorist!” he looked a bit startled, but he did nothing.
It’s not until now that the media has been reporting the increasingly rabid nature of the crowds that he has actually done something about it. Now that his campaign is tanking, he’s pulling out anything in hopes to get support. Fear tactics are the lowest kind, I believe.
He needs to go on air, offer a public apology and denounce the hateful rhetoric. I think Palin is a national embarassment, but I would NEVER even think of saying something like Traitor or Kill her. That’s just sick.
I’m not too happy how when the woman called Obama an Arab, he responded, No, Obama is a good man. That reinforces the stereotype that Arabs are evil or terrorists. I know if he went into how Obama is Christian and how his religion doesn’t matter since being of any religion doesn’t make you a bad person or a terrorist, it would just be too much for the lady or a lot of his supporters to comprehend, but his response still bugged me a bit.

Get McCain to take a real stand against hate speech and denounce it! Sign the petition:
http://go.care2.com/17227502

By: Eve

Eve — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:22:52 +0000

If Trent wants to talk politics that’s fine. But he should investigate and research before he spouts off liberal talking points. And I wouldn’t be claiming “scandal” about this Troopergate without investigating your dear Barack Obama.

Laynie, yes America is full of old, white racists. I’m sorry you are still ignorant about the REAL WORLD, but if you had any clue you would take that remark back. Most Americans could care less about race, but THIS particular black man is what is troubling many.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you actually researched the guy (Obama) instead of following him blindly.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:57:45 +0000

Right on Trent. Bravo for your comments above. Sometimes people’s comments really scare me. Most days I shake my head in shame at the ignorance of Americans. I hope you will keep posting on your blog the same way you always have with good humor, fun, and integrity. I know you where an educator in your former life I feel like you know there is more teaching to do. Now all I need is a grammar tutor, I hope this all came out right :)

By: Laynie

Laynie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:39:03 +0000

Also the number one reason Obama isn’t dominating the polls is because of the old, white RACIST population in america.

They honestly can’t fathom having a black man in the white house. Which is absolutely pathetic

By: Laynie

Laynie — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:36:27 +0000

If Sarah Palin is our vice prez. I will either shoot myself on the lawn of the white house, or move to england.

Most likely the latter.