Comments on: Levi: Palin Quit To Cash In On Fame

Alaska Governor's Spokeswoman Says Bristol Palin's Ex "Honing His Acting Skills"

[sddemocrat]

He perhaps isn't lying, just taking words of frustration out of context. If you can't voice your frustrations in your own household among family you trust where can you voice them???

[gravyboat4000]

Not only is that NOT accurate, it's stupid.

[gravyboat4000]

How do you know he's NOT getting himself an education?

And his MOTHER was arrested on drugs, not his entire,"family".

He lived with the Palins for a month, that's all the credibility I need, what reason would he have to lie?

[joule18]

I know the engagement was primarily for the baby's sake. However, after his having moved in with the Palin's for a short while, it must have become obvious that it was preferable for Bristol to be an unwed mother than to subject her to Levi with all his flaws.

[yarabie]

This young man is a high school drop out. Who cares what he thinks. I am not a fan of Sara Palin but this man needs to focus on getting a education so he can support his son. His family was arrested on drug charges and other things. He needs to be hiding, not looking for publicity.

[gravyboat4000]

How do you know he's NOT getting himself an education?

And his MOTHER was arrested on drugs, not his entire,"family".

He lived with the Palins for a month, that's all the credibility I need, what reason would he have to lie?

[yarabie]

I did not say he was a liar.

[Mortarman29]

He has no credibility because he has no honor. Whether he is lying or not is irrelevant.

[Mortarman29]

Slow, do you have a clue?

[velma179]

Mortar...

slow knew Mr. Mustard was in the pantry before he got out of the car.

With no disrespect to your deeply held code of honor and opinion I'll ask you to please try to see another viewpoint... it is actually an incredible thing to "take a walk in some other shoes" so to speak.

[Mortarman29]

Velma,

I understand the other viewpoint.

But this kid is disrespecting his own son by disrespecting his son's grandparents. That is not right.

Why does he need to speak in public about what Sarah Palin did or did not say in the family home? What purpose does that serve? does it help him get more time with his son, if he is being kept from his son?

Of course not.

Does it help him be a better father to his son by dragging his son's family's dirty laundry out in front of everyone?

Of course not!

He may not like the Palins. That is okay. But they are his son's family, which makes him a part of the family. And he should be a role model to his son and show respect to those in his son's family.

Time for him to wake up and be a man.

[velma179]

Mortar...

I have no issue with your premise that a family member should respect the the family. I would easily say I do not share your rigid adherence to the idea that respect goes to the elder without necessarily being earned and to the younger only by earning it.

I also question your statements that what he is sharing is "dirty laundry". Why? That only speaks of activity within the family that is not worthy of respect... from my viewpoint anyway.

There wouldn't be a chance of betrayal if his child's grandmother had made her reasons for resigning pretty much "out of the blue" clear and understandable.
If she had only given one straightforward reason, I doubt there would be nearly as much debate about this. Sure people who don't like her still wouldn't and people who do like her, still would -- but there would be no door open for ridicule. Truthfulness and honor just work that way. My guess is you understand that.

The kid isn't going to win any awards for "most honorable", I agree -- but neither will his grandmother if our information to date is not further explained with that very same stance... honor.

My guess is both Mr. Johnston and Mrs. Palin will be heard from again. I won't be buying a book written by either one of them.

[Mortarman29]

Velma,

You make some good points. But my issue here with Levi has nothingto do with the Palins. He should do right, no matter if the Palins are or not. You see, for him to do right is on him solely. He needs to do the right thing, if not for himself...then for his son.

My second point would be that Sarah owes me nothing. I live in Virginia...she is not my governor. I suspect you do not live in Alaska, so she owes you nothing also.

For Alaskans, she did explain why she was doing this. Her stated reason was that she realized she would no longer be effective, due to all of the controversy around her. That it is best that she move aside, so Alaska doesnt continue to be embroiled in the mess connected to her.

I can respect that.

Like any decision, you dont make it in a vacuum. Did she decide to step down and not consider what was next? Of course not!! So, if she decided to step down, and in that process, she discussed what would happen next...to include writing a book, etc...then there is no problem with that.

I personally believe she would have finished her term if there werent so many distractions. She is a politician. she knows that by stepping down, she loses the bully pulpit of her position, which would help her move forward. She also knew that whether she stayed or went, she would make money in the end.

she has been the most popular Republican for months. Poll after pool has shown her as they front runner for 2012. So, her popularity was not going to go away with the base, no matter which way she went.

So, knowing she could make money at any time...knowing her presence would continue to draw fire on Alaska, which would hurt Alaska and her ability to govern (which would hurt her future aspirations), she really had only one decision to make.

Did she consider making money in this process? Of course she did! Any person that would say they didnt is either a liar or an idiot.

But I have worked political campaigns. I know how this works and know politicians. I think she took the only viable road she had, which was best for her, for her future...and for Alaska.

[joule18]

Levi should just learn to shut up. If relationships had improved, he just set them back. No one cares about Levi and she should crawl back into his cave.

[lovegetpeace]

GREED is 'Hard at Work' here.

[Mortarman29]

Yeah...Levi is trying to make money off of his son's grandmother. Sickening!

[despido]

She quit. That's the problem. Cut and run. Couldn't take the heat. I cannot respect anyone who makes a committment and then quits when it gets tough. In fact, isn't quitting as unAmerican as it gets?
texanforlogi July 10, 2009 12:12 PM PDT
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Like Obama in Iraq?

[gravyboat4000]

Not only is that NOT accurate, it's stupid.

[despido]

by gravyboat4000 July 10, 2009 1:28 PM PDT
Not only is that NOT accurate, it's stupid.
+++++++++++++++++++++++

Why?

Iraq was a mistake - we pulled out - we cut & ran.

Palin's entry into National politics was a mistake - she quit - she cut & ran.

You, Gravy, feel that anyone that invokes Obama's name without blind adoration is guilty of some crime and just as blindly in support of Bush and his party's policies. You're predjudiced, biased, and hateful; everything you try to pretend you are not.

[despido]

texanforlogi...

I was never impressed with Palin, I thought she was a mistake as a VP choice - and said so - many times. But what I think is un-American is to treat her as she was treated. As for quitting, her effectiveness had been compromised. I think most feel that Alaska is better off - free of the poitical in-fighting - free of the distraction - and free to move on. She did the right thing, best for all concerned. Sometimes one may 'never give up'; but one may also make a fool of themselves trying.

[sddemocrat]

So...Levi thought all Alaskans wanted to know the real reason why Palin resigned??? What's his reasons for abandoning his parental responsiblities?? Could it be money from HIS book and HIS acting career????