[workerbee]

Costello’s contempt has nothing to do with Bristol Palin. Nor, it should be noted, does it have anything to do with Sarah Palin.

Ummm, yeah. Right.

[lentulusgracchus]

The contempt thing is far worse than the article describes, and it has a large sectional and cultural component. See the Jan. 2010 “Commentary” article on Sarah Palin, and the further closely linked articles in David Frum’s blog, in Gawker (by “Pareena”), and at www.jewschool.com (which usually treats of observance, Jewish identity, and related topics). Pay close attention to readers’ comments, many of which are incisive, illuminating, and edifying.