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Post Goes for the Jugular of Roberts' Children - (how tacky, but how predictable!)
TRADITIONAL VALUES COALITION.ORG ^ | JULY 25, 2005 | Editor, TVC

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.”


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To: bannie

ROFl....thanks for the chuckle, of course.


121 posted on 07/25/2005 8:50:42 PM PDT by Shortstop7
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To: Howlin

ACK!! You're not kidding, are you? OMG!


122 posted on 07/25/2005 8:51:57 PM PDT by Shortstop7
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To: Shawndell Green

Good Grief.....chill out.


123 posted on 07/25/2005 9:06:44 PM PDT by Shortstop7
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To: Shortstop7

I wouldn't joke about something as pitiful as that.


124 posted on 07/25/2005 9:10:53 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: CHARLITE
POSTSCUM
125 posted on 07/25/2005 9:15:10 PM PDT by timestax
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To: timestax
POST-SCUM
126 posted on 07/25/2005 9:16:24 PM PDT by timestax
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To: Shawndell Green

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.





127 posted on 07/25/2005 9:16:54 PM PDT by Shortstop7
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To: CHARLITE
Maybe it was the lack of facial piercings and tatoos, as well as the little girl not wearing a halter top or belly tee with the words "Hottie" or "Porn Star" on it is what makes them oh so "last week!"

Mark

128 posted on 07/25/2005 9:21:03 PM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: CindyDawg

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.


129 posted on 07/25/2005 9:28:14 PM PDT by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops and their CIC)
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To: Seattle Conservative

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":')


130 posted on 07/25/2005 9:43:10 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: CindyDawg

"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!


131 posted on 07/25/2005 9:51:12 PM PDT by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops and their CIC)
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To: Shortstop7
Thanks for the classy welcome.
132 posted on 07/25/2005 9:51:14 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: mplsconservative
"assume that the service is probably two hours or so in duration"

High Mass seems like two hours, but it is only about an hour or so.
133 posted on 07/25/2005 9:52:51 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: mplsconservative
"Please refrain from calling Jack Roberts a wild and spoiled brat."

I calls them like I sees them.
134 posted on 07/25/2005 9:53:53 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: Shawndell Green
"Please refrain from calling Jack Roberts a wild and spoiled brat."
I calls them like I sees them.


Pearle Vision Centers have specials nearly every week.

Take the hint.

And Good Night.
135 posted on 07/25/2005 9:57:19 PM PDT by Mad Mammoth (Some folks just need killin' = Clint Eastwood as 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'...)
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To: CHARLITE

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!


136 posted on 07/25/2005 9:57:30 PM PDT by EDINVA
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To: Go Gordon
The writer better watch himself we're religious and know where he lives and know how to bring pot lucks to homes.

Now where's that recipe for Cajun Tuna Casserole?
137 posted on 07/25/2005 10:04:36 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: KosmicKitty

Her slip is showing.


138 posted on 07/25/2005 10:13:52 PM PDT by MonaMars
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To: Liberty Valance

http://www.evilconservativeblog.com/files/whitehouse.htm

I love it ! Great.

Something to breakdance to...


139 posted on 07/25/2005 11:12:05 PM PDT by konaice
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To: Shawndell Green

"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"


140 posted on 07/26/2005 6:46:21 AM PDT by SunnySide (Ephes2:8 ByGraceYou'veBeenSavedThruFaithAGiftOfGodSoNoOneCanBoast)
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