Letterman Apologizes, Palin Accepts
Governor Sarah Palin accepted David Letterman’s sincere apology which he gave last night on his CBS show regarding his crude joke at the expense of Governor Palin’s 14 year-old daughter:
Viewing the video I am impressed by his sincerity as well as his apology. Anyone willing to continue to berate Mr. Letterman are probably doing it for political reasons as of now. I for one appreciate that he took the time to say it during his show.
Others such as James Poniewozik of TIME magazine, Michael Russnow of the Huffington Post, and others continue to play political games and see in it more than a man expressing regret and contrition. It is unfortunate that there are those still caught up in this scenario playing out their perceived grievances and political agendas.
Governor Palin has accepted and so should we, I do.
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A good apology and a gracious acceptance.
Yes, it was a good apology. It reminds me of the David Letterman of old which was (or still is) endearing.
I’m impressed in this day and age of non-apologies and bipartisan bickering. He certainly impressed me.
This reminds me of the situation when a business caves from a boycott by dropping support for some element of the “homosexual agenda”, there’s nothing sincere about it, however, if we continue to boycott, there is no motivation to reform. Sometimes you have to settle for the best we can get.
I think it is time to accept this apology based on the Palin’s lead, but let’s not get all blithery over Letterman.
I am really curious about what he means by his “intent”.
I’m mystified as to why anybody watches Letterman. He’s not funny and don’t people have to go to work in the mornings? Who stays up that late?
College students.
“He’s not funny”
Amen to that, although he has a loyal following…!
I remember a fairly decent SNL skit that parodied Letterman nicely
Wish I could find it…
First, let me say I would much prefer Palin as the GOP presidential candidate in 2012 than Mitt “vapid pretty boy” Romney or Newt “my third wife has made me a good Catlick” Gingrich.
But let’s face it I find it absolutely amazing anyone would continue to portray Palin and her family as the ideal for family values in this country: Sarah plays up her MILF image every chance she gets and then gets upset when she is refered to as “slutty”; prior to the presidential election it was emphasized how Bristol and her baby’s father were going to do “the right thing” and get married but after the election it was obvious that it was a shotgun marriage in that the father couldn’t distance himself fast and far enough from Bristol and her family; Palin is far from the ideal mother in that her children’s well being has obviously been sacrificed on the altar of her political career, i.e. maybe if she had been at home minding the kids one wouldn’t have gotten knocked up and her son wouldn’t have had to been shipped off to the miltary to keep him out of trouble.
Poor Dave. Anybody with a lick of sense knew he was referring to the older Palin daughter of questionable morals, but Palin saw her chance to portray herself as a victim and jumped at twiting Leterman’s comment so that it appeared he was referring to Palin’s younger daughter. Republicans like Democrats are not above distoring the facts to create favorabble perceptions of themselves.
I know I’ll take my lumps on this website from the Palin fan club, but to you I say that I recommend that you spend some extra time in the confessional dscussing the unhealthy amount of time you spend surfing the photos on the State of Alaska website.
Tito:
As a college student myself, I can safely say that I know absolutely no one who watches Letterman. The Daily Show and the Colbert Report are the favorites, with a few Conan fans.
Neither Leno or Letterman are big in the college community from what I can tell.
Michael,
Intoxicated college students watch Letterman, hence why they can’t remember.
Michael Russnow writes “The media coverage was unfair”. A phenomenon known as the biter bit.
Tito:
We at the proud institution of LSU are quite able to handle our alcohol at the relatively early time of 10:30, and so would be very able to recall whether or not we watched Letterman.
Besides, if the stoned kids can remember watching Jon Stewart the drunk ones can remember Letterman
Michael,
LSU students start drinking at 10:30am? WOW, how times have changed.
How about a WordPress pic ID?
Tito:
I know, I know. Anti-drinking campaigns have worked wonders pushing the time back to 10:30. It’s weird having sober kids in the 8:00 classes.
In truth, I meant 10:30 pm, which is when those shows come on in the central time zone. By that point, the drinking has just begun.
10:30 am is a bit early especially for a weekday, even in South Louisiana…unless it’s gameday. On gameday in the shadows of Death Valley…well, interesting things happen on gameday. Geaux Tigers!
On the WordPress ID, I need to sign up for a blog, but I use blogger. I have a pic ID there; I just haven’t dedicated myself to downloading wordpress to get the picture.
Besides, I kinda like the blue square…ish thing I have right now.
Michael,
“blue square…ish” is better than a “purple and gold tiger”?
Tito:
You’re good. You’re darn good. Mentioning the prospect of promoting at a time when my LSU pride is high due to our performance in Omaha at the College World Series?
You have skills.
“I know I’ll take my lumps on this website from the Palin fan club, but to you I say that I recommend that you spend some extra time in the confessional discussing the unhealthy amount of time you spend surfing the photos on the State of Alaska website.”
Good one awakaman
I admire Sarah Palin’s convictions. I am sure she was a good mayor and as far as I know, has been a good governor. Yes, she has a somewhat messy family life but so do a lot of good people. No family is perfect.
But, that being said, I cannot believe she was really the best possible GOP veep candidate McCain could come up with, and it became painfully obvious to me during the campaign that she was in way over her head. I say that not to insult her intelligence or moral character, but as a simple statement of fact. And I do not think I am being a traitor to the pro-life or conservative cause to suggest this.
And all that being said, I think Letterman’s apology was sincere, Palin showed class in accepting it, and the matter should be considered closed.
End of the day it’s a nothing. He made a boorish crack. Went too far and caught some backlash. Apology (sincere or otherwise) is the end of it. He isn’t losing any audience over this issue as any of us who would be angered by his garbage weren’t likely to watch his show anyway.
I am really curious about what he means by his “intent”
I believe all he meant was the fact that he was referring to the 18 year old troubled kid, not the 14 year old kid. His intent was to make a joke about the former, not the latter.
awakaman – You’re right.
Neither Leno or Letterman are big in the college community from what I can tell.
Letterman was still pretty big when I was in college. Tito and I are showing our age. It does not surprise me that college kids are not watching Letterman. Leno is for older folks, of course. (And he is terrible. Also more offensive.)
Besides, if the stoned kids can remember watching Jon Stewart the drunk ones can remember Letterman
The effects of alcohol and pot are different.
Letterman is obviously a moral giant — and the bigger person — compared to Sarah Palin.
Letterman is obviously a moral giant — and the bigger person — compared to Sarah Palin.
I’m glad we have you here to tell us these things…
I’m glad we have you here to tell us these things…
I wholeheartedly agree with you.