Why is Palin upset about Family Guy episode? Isnt that satire?

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PALIN: They are kooks, so I agree with Rush Limbaugh. Rush Limbaugh was using satire to bring attention to what this politically correct --

WALLACE: But he used the "R" word.

PALIN: Using satire. Name calling by anyone -- I teach this to my children, you teach it to your children and your grandchildren, too. Name calling by anyone, it's just unnecessary. It just wastes time.
Let's speak to the issues and --

WALLACE: But you know what some people are going to say, Governor, and have said. They say, look, when it's her political adversary Rahm Emanuel, she's going to call him out, he's indecent, apologize. But when it's a political friend like Rush Limbaugh, oh it's satire

PALIN: I didn't hear Rush Limbaugh calling a group of people whom he did not agree with "F-ing retards." And we did know that Rahm Emanuel, it's been reported, did say that. That's a big difference there.

But again, name calling, using language that is insensitive by anyone -- male, female, Republican, Democrat, it's unnecessary, it's inappropriate and let's all just grow up.

Bert · Accepted Answer

I've never cared what Palin did in the past...but now I must call her ridiculous.  That show bashes everyone and everything.....

I think she's mainly upset about the down syndrome character saying her mom used to be governor of Alaska.  Then she took it personally....

There's no outrage about Greased Up Deaf Guy!  lol

Ninja300 · Answer

Sarah should stop whining. Anytime anyone is a huge public figure, they are going to get attacked. South Park does it, Family Guy does it, Colbert and Stewart do it. My point is that when you are a huge political figure there is always someone who does not like you, and you will get attacked, sometimes unfairly. That's politics. Either develop a thick skin or get out. Besides, it is no secret that Seth Mcfarlane is a Democrat. Does it really surprise Palin that she would get alluded to in the show in a negative manner?

Anonymous · Answer

Rush wasn't even using satire he was just being belligerent and she uses a double standard based on you political standpoint

Witch, please! · Answer

Palin is too sensitive. Family Guy is a shameless television show that people with morals or taste cannot bear to watch. if she thinks she has either, sheshould simply stay away, as I do.

? · Answer

When Politicians start scape-goating cartoons, you know they truly don't have a leg to stand on.

Remember when they blamed South Park for Columbine?  Same basic principle.

M to the R still in your face · Answer

Because people from the extreme right wing don't go in much for jokes or animation or the performing arts, or freedom of speech

libsticker · Answer

Why is it ok or accepted for anyone to be just plain mean? Limbaugh was not being mean, he was making a point, one of which I don't agree with, so don't think I am defending him, I am not, but there is a difference, being mean is being mean, and that shouldn't be allowed for comedies sake or not. Ever think how a heavy woman feels about a Fat Joke even in satire, or a Jew feels about a Jew Joke, or a black feels about a racist joke, it's not funny, it's just mean!

Gen. Stiggo (Atheati-in-Chief) · Answer

I guess you haven't read the American Politics Rulebook. Everything is OK when your side does it, but it is a crime against humanity when the other side does it.

Anonymous · Answer

I have never watched that show so I don't know what the hoopla is all about:
But I think it's not nice to insult someone who was born with a particular disability.
This was no fault of their own.

On the other hand the Retards who voted the Idiot Savant into office are fair game...:-)

Anonymous · Answer

It would be better for her to just use the episode to attack American morals and ethics not family guy that could take votes away by attacking the youth`s Family Guy.

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Why is Palin upset about Family Guy episode? Isnt that satire?

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