Posted on 07/25/2005 5:50:56 PM PDT by CHARLITE
Washington, DC – Traditional Values Coalition Executive Director Andrea Lafferty complained today that an article in the Washington Post about the clothes worn by Supreme Court nominee John Roberts’ children was “unfair and disappointing.”
Mrs. Lafferty said in a letter sent to Post Editor Leonard Downie, Jr. that the Post has now set a new pecking order for “unfair journalism which ignores substance and slides right into chortling about form.”
“If you can’t come up with something disgusting about the actual nominee or his wife then rough-up the kids some and see what happens,” Mrs. Lafferty said today.
Post fashion writer Robin Givhan complained about “the nostalgic costuming of the children” at the President’s announcement
“Just when it looked like there was an opportunity for a substantive debate over Mr. Roberts qualification for the Supreme Court, the Post drags it down to ‘your mother dresses you funny’ school yard banter.
“Maybe the cynics over at the Post are not impressed with the President or the White House but a family about to see their father nominated by the President of the United States for America’s highest court will probably want to dress-up for the occasion. Most Americans would understand what the Post views as some sort of cynical ploy and deception.
“There are clothes you wear to the playground and clothes you wear to meet the President, Mrs. Roberts and her adorable children understand that which has apparently eluded the Post.
“Let’s raise the bar on this debate back to where it is the nominee who is given a vigorous public examination. And let’s leave the rest of the family alone.”
ROFl....thanks for the chuckle, of course.
ACK!! You're not kidding, are you? OMG!
Good Grief.....chill out.
I wouldn't joke about something as pitiful as that.
Well, newbie, interesting to read your thoughts. Not buying them, but they are funny to read. "Smacking kids up side the head"? yeah right.
The little bit about the home schooling and Bible? Lame.
Mark
Probably - otherwise his Mom would have been to tempted to reach over and grab it and pull him back over by her ;-)
On FNC Bridget mentioned she wished she could get her kids to dress up. I was working so didn't hear it clearly, but I think none other than Dim stategist, Bob Beckel said the same thing.
I envy people with "perfect" kids here. I can emphasize though because I raised 3 strong willed boys and the grandkids seem to be following in their footsteps. It's my moms fault. She cursed me with "I hope you have 3 just like you":')
"She cursed me with "I hope you have 3 just like you":')"
LOL!! Unfortunately, I don't have any kids, but I heard that a time or 2 myself. Now, my sister and my 3 yo nephew, that's another story!!LOL He's a great kid and I love him more than anything, and, while he's very good about 98% of the time the other 2% Yikes! (guess it's just part of being 3 - - just wish he wouldn't choose to have those 'special moments' in church!
why, that little girl is already four years old and she wasn't showing her navel! Bet she doesn't even have a piercing or tattoo. Clearly reactionary!
Her slip is showing.
http://www.evilconservativeblog.com/files/whitehouse.htm
I love it ! Great.
Something to breakdance to...
"But none of that changes the fact that the little boy was very very bratty and that shows that his parents have done a lousy job of raising him thus far."
Hey shawndell troll, it's about time for your
anti-depressant. This kids attire has you all worked up in a lather. Chill out drama "queen"
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