Okay, ugh. It appears the Palin kids were told about all this after they arrived in Ohio on Friday. They were originally told it was an anniversary trip for their parents. Given the daughter's situation, that's kind of fucked up.

That would explain why they looked so terrified and overwhelmed on that stage.

I'm watching. I'm interested enough that I'm watching the second hour, but I'm not sure I'll stay interested.

I just realized I could be watching Big Brother instead, so I guess I'll do that.

I read somewhere (which means it could be total bullshit) that the myspace page purporting to be the teen father was a fake.

Here's my thing. I don't want ANYONE making political hay from this. No one. You can hold your own personal views and opinions on how you take Palin and cast accordingly. Fine, whatever. I'm a big old judgy-judger myself. God knows I'm rolling my eyes mightily. But I'd rather it not be a goddamn media talking point. More important to me is that she is the antithesis, in her political beliefs and ideals, to mine and that of the dem. party (her private life I could give fuckall after the political.) THAT is the point.

I feel bad for her kids, facing this scrutiny, but that's neither here nor there when it comes to the political direction I want this country to take. Her choice. MY choice.

Here's my thing. I don't want ANYONE making political hay from this. No one. You can hold your own personal views and opinions on how you take Palin and cast accordingly. Fine, whatever. I'm a big old judgy-judger myself. God knows I'm rolling my eyes mightily. But I'd rather it not be a goddamn media talking point.

I'm fine with not talking about the details, but (to me) the whole thing is very relevant to how John McCain will lead and make decisions. Just as I said that I thought who (and how) Obama picked his VP was an important signal in who he might bring in to his administration.

ION, I can't decide if I can actually deal with watching the new 90210 or not. So far I've half paid attention to part of the first hour.

But if you don't, who am I going to be able to talk to about it? (eta: other than Hil, of course)

I'm watching it, Perkins. I ... have no idea why, but I am.

YAY! You and Hil and I can discuss.

Of course, it's your fault I watched One Tree Hill lsst night.

::is sorry?::

I like the English teacher guy so far. And Kelly. Brenda, not so much.

See Amy relate the adults on the show! Sigh.

The adults on this one are much younger than the adults on the original.

OMG, Bristol's husband-to-be is flying in to join the Palin fmaily at the convention.

No doubt with a staffer at his side, instructing him in interviewing techniques ala Crash Davis instructing Nuke Laloosh.

"I'm just here to help the Republican Party. You know, steal it one state at a time, and the good Lord willing, we'll steal the election in November. It's like a good friend of mine always said: this is a simple game -- you throw the election, you hit your opponent when he's down, you catch the electorate unawares."

"Don't think; it can only hurt the party."