Palin Reaction To Rush's Use of "Retard"

[The_Dude 1,142]

Palin Camp Rips Limbaugh, Hits His “Retard” Comment As “Crude And Demeaning”

Palin believes Limbaugh’s repeated use of the word “retard” yesterday was “crude and demeaning,” her spokesperson emails.

In the wake of Palin’s demand that Rahm Emanuel be fired for saying the liberal activist strategy on health care was “f–king retarded,” a bunch of people have been asking how she’d react to Limbaugh’s tirade on the air yesterday.

“Our political correct society is acting like some giant insult’s taken place by calling a bunch of people who are retards, retards,” Rush said, adding that Rahm’s meeting yesterday with advocates for the mentally handicapped was a “retard summit at the White House.”

I asked Palin spokesperson Meghan Stapleton for comment on Rush’s rant, and she emailed me this:

“Governor Palin believes crude and demeaning name calling at the expense of others is disrespectful.”

It hardly has the passion of her response to Rahm, and there’s no call for him to step down. But given Rush’s stature among conservatives, it’s pretty interesting that she went this far, denouncing his on-air rant as “crude and demeaning name-calling.”

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Update: The Palin camp is now accusing yours truly of misrepresenting their quote as part of a secret plot to help the White House.

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Palin demands that Rahm is fired for his use of the word, yet when Rush uses the term in a far more public manner, she only gives a tepid repsonse? Smells like bullshit.

[FortLaudy 10]

I have to admit, I had no idea the word "retard" was offensive until I moved here and was told not to use that word. Interesting.

[The_Dude 1,142]

I have to admit, I had no idea the word "retard" was offensive until I moved here and was told not to use that word. Interesting.

I taught special education for a year, so I can understand why a parent of a handicapped child would take offense. But to selectively take offense based on partisan politics is just pathetic.

[FortLaudy 10]

I taught special education for a year, so I can understand why a parent of a handicapped child would take offense. But to selectively take offense based on partisan politics is just pathetic.

True ! I don't think he meant to insult the developmentally challenged children, is that the PC term btw?

[Peikko 1,575]

I DON"T CARE. THIS STORY IS RETARDED!

Actually, that's not a word I would ordinarily use but this is such a huge waste of time.

[The_Dude 1,142]

I DON"T CARE. THIS STORY IS RETARDED!

Don't mince words MC, we all know how much you love Sarah Palin.

[FortLaudy 10]

crude and demeaning name calling at the expense of others is disrespectful.”

Not the Whole story is retarded, I whole heartedly agree with this part.

[Craneman 2]

I DON"T CARE. THIS STORY IS RETARDED!

Actually, that's not a word I would ordinarily use but this is such a huge waste of time.

For once I agree with you, this whole story is retarded.

[Danno 1,228]

I think someone is missing the point that one person is the righthand man of the President of the United States, the other is a radio host.

As one who has been known to use "insensitive words" myself, I am certainly not offended at either ones use of the word Retarded.

If the Whitehouse wants to call Hard-Left guests Retards or to observe they "acting retarded", so what, it was behind closed doors.

But the left loves to play the "offended" card so it is only fair they are held to the standard they punish others with.

[Craneman 2]

For once I agree with you, this whole story is retarded.

Like fForest Grump said. " retard is as retard does"

[The_Dude 1,142]

I think someone is missing the point that one person is the righthand man of the President of the United States, the other is a radio host.

As one who has been known to use "insensitive words" myself, I am certainly not offended at either ones use of the word Retarded.

If the Whitehouse wants to call Hard-Left guests Retards or to observe they "acting retarded", so what, it was behind closed doors.

But the left loves to play the "offended" card so it is only fair they are held to the standard they punish others with.

Danno, you completely missed the point. Palin was the one who brought out the whole outrage act, then when one of their own does the same thing, in a much more vocal and public manner, the response is muted. The entire thing as MadameCleo says is BS. That is the point.

Like fForest Grump said. " retard is as retard does"

Fail. Go watch the movie for the actual quote.

[NickD 203]

It's generally accepted that a Pollock can tell a Polish joke.

So on this principle, what's wrong with a retard calling someone else a retard?

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

"Sorry Sarah, but calling someone a retard is NOT tantamount to using the N-word. I've got an N-Word that is quite apropos for her... neophyte."

Rahm says it and it's no big deal. Rush says it and it is?

Rush was saying it to prove this exact point. Liberal politicians are held to a lower standard than any conservative.

[The_Dude 1,142]

"Sorry Sarah, but calling someone a retard is NOT tantamount to using the N-word. I've got an N-Word that is quite apropos for her... neophyte."

Rahm says it and it's no big deal. Rush says it and it is?

Rush was saying it to prove this exact point. Liberal politicians are held to a lower standard than any conservative.

You've completely missed the point. Again.

I don't think saying it is very appropriate, but it's not worthy of the outrage that Palin displayed. Her selective outrage is disingenuous. period.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Sarah knows why Rush is saying it.