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Some good points in this article. This show is just the latest variation on parental exploitation of their kids in the wonderful world of "entertainment."
1 posted on 11/17/2008 12:17:59 PM PST by buccaneer81
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I watched for a few minutes, did not hold my attention. I rather watch an episode of: Redneck Wedding, hosted by Tom Arnold - this has to be the most bizarre, yet fascinating show on the air./Just Asking - seoul62.......


45 posted on 11/17/2008 12:56:11 PM PST by seoul62
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Its no worse then that show about little people. This is america you make money where you can and for as long as you can.


53 posted on 11/17/2008 1:00:47 PM PST by linn37
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I find it more disturbing how Kate runs roughshod over Jon, and her girls are becoming as bitchy as she is.


55 posted on 11/17/2008 1:02:27 PM PST by rintense (I don't wanna gain the whole world and lose my soul~ TobyMac (are you listening Obamabots?))
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I watched this show twice. I hate the way she speaks to him. On the other hand, I love seeing the Duggars.


77 posted on 11/17/2008 1:45:05 PM PST by kimmie7 (***sigh***)
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I’ve seen this show a few times and think Kate is a nagging shrew. She slaps her husband in the face for goodness’ sakes. The twins disturb me too. Mady has serious behavior and anger management issues. Cara isn’t on camera much which makes me wonder if she asked to be opted out. On the other hand, I can’t blame them for becoming something of a cottage industry. Their weekly grocery bill must be astronomical, not to mention the thought of financing eight college educations.


80 posted on 11/17/2008 1:49:56 PM PST by McLynnan
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Excuse me but they have these children due to en vitro fertilization. They were NOT fertile.


83 posted on 11/17/2008 1:54:35 PM PST by Carley (Real Americans love Trigg's mom.)
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The girls go for pedicures.

Kate actually did the pedicures for the girls before they left for San Diego and Hawaii...

88 posted on 11/17/2008 2:02:19 PM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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What????? You watch strangers who live their lives in front of a camera? What is wrong with this picture?


115 posted on 11/17/2008 2:44:08 PM PST by Ditter
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re: “Jon & Kate” has become increasingly about the freebies the Pennsylvania family can gather.)))

Ya think? Ain't it awful? I enjoy the show. I like that there was a point made early on, and remade occasionally, that aborting some of the sextuplets was out of the question. And such abortions are SOP for multiples, even natural multiples.

The fact is, couples like these need a lot of resources. Making a story of their lives provides for them. She's a little batty. A lot of moms are with lots of small kids around. He's one of the sanest dads I've ever seen.

The writer of this piece can't escape his/her "ick" factor that so many people have with families of lots of kids, like Sarah Palin's. I got sick of the contemptuous smirks of those thinking and even saying "breeder."

143 posted on 11/17/2008 4:39:59 PM PST by Mamzelle (Boycott Peggy Swoonin')
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1400462/posts


147 posted on 11/17/2008 5:05:32 PM PST by pnz1
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I have no idea what is going on.


151 posted on 11/17/2008 5:52:02 PM PST by happinesswithoutpeace (You are receiving this broadcast as a dream)
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Wow. I can’t believe how gullible some people are. Did it not strike you as odd that the only people in Jon & Kate’s family who were at their “wedding” were people that hadn’t seen them in like 20 years and that they obviously weren’t close to and barely knew? Jon & Kate not only get everything for free, but they are now millionaires, and I’m sure the show and airlines easily would have given their immediate family a free trip and in the highly unlikely event that they wouldn’t, Jon & Kate easily could have paid for it themselves. The fact that they didn’t should confirm to everyone that there is something seriously wrong here. What couple that has 8 small children has no support from their family? Ever notice that the few family members they did have that actually helped have now mysteriously disappeared off the show? NOT a coincidence. These people have managed to alienate and destroy their own family relationships by prioritizing fame and greed, and their children are suffering for it being denied the company of their family. The psychological well-being of these children is being auctioned off to the highest bidder, and it’s clearly already showing (in Maddy at least, in a BIG way) that these kids are going to need therapy ASAP (like, right now, Maddy). These people get paid a rediculous amount of money for their children, the least they can do is get Maddy a therapist immediately. This child has more than an attitude problem, it’s a serious indication of mal-adjustment and a glimpse at what’s to come. Also, they need to stop acting poor so they can keep getting freebies. Nobody’s buying it. When your family eats completely organic, your grocery bill is multiplied by four (on top of what it already is), not to mention they have maid service and a personal organic chef when the cameras aren’t rolling. PLEASE. The hypocrisy is astounding. I beg you. Jon, Kate, prioritize your kids. You’ve done enough filming, you’ve earned enough money, kick the cameras out of your homes and lives and start acting like a real family.


157 posted on 11/17/2008 8:20:27 PM PST by CuddlyCarla
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Ping. Thought you might be interested.


164 posted on 11/20/2008 2:51:29 PM PST by Caramelgal (Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.)
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