the never-ending Palin saga

Palin to Levi: Stop exploiting my family for fame and fortune like I did

Precious new quote from a Palin representative, below. Palin is upset that her once-to-be son-in-law is going on TV and trash-talking her (including saying that he's sure she knew he and Palin's unwed daughter were having sex under Palin's roof):

"We're disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship," [Palin spokesperson] Meghan Stapleton tells Usmagazine.com in a statement Friday.

"Bristol's focus will remain on raising Tripp, completing her education, and advocating abstinence," Stapleton continues. "It is unfortunate that Levi finds it more appealing to exploit his previous relationship with Bristol than to contribute to the well being of the child."

Uh huh. This from the lady who pretty much forced her daughter into a shotgun wedding in order to advance her own political career. Remember, it was Palin and McCain who announced the news of the unwed pregnancy to the media - none of us knew until they put it in a press release. And it was Palin and McCain who brought these poor kids to Washington and put them on the stage at the Republican convention. And let's talk about her special-needs child, who she loves to mention in her political speeches - the one she wasn't nearly as concerned about the day she went into labor, halfway around the country, but rather than return home, she went and gave a speech.

Yes, lectures from Sarah Palin about exploiting one's family. Now that's precious. Especially with the ridiculous comment inserted, above, about Bristol devoting her life to abstinence education. What?! Bristol already said she questions the notion of abstinence. But in any case, it's yet another example of Palin exploiting her family for fame, attention and fortune. And doing it in such a crass way that it only confirms what a blithering idiot she is, was, and always will be.

(Americablog)