Rahm Emanuel's "Retarded" Comment: Sarah Palin Lashes Out

Here come the PC police.

I do not care for Obama or, so far, any of his policies, but with people like Sarah Palin making a big issue out of something many people do on a daily basis, myself included, doesn't help bring America to the peaceful, profitable place it needs to be right now. This word has been misused in this way for decades and to single out one person that happens to have a relationship with someone she doesn't care about is suspect as to the underlying reason why she wants to publicize it.  I don't like the word either, or think that it should be used in this way; it's one of those words that keeps getting used over and over and from habit you pick it up and use it too, until eventually it really has no meaning at all.  We must get past this "look what he's doing" mentality and instead offer a resolution to the problem. A resolution that the American people can't help but accept because it's so right for everyone.  Why is the government so scared to do what is right?  

It's another one of those words that's used so much in everyday language that the people using it have usually no intention of using it in a derogatory fashion aimed at people with learning difficulties, most youngsters use the term so much it has virtually no meaning any more beyond that of most of the slang they use.

But poor choice of words from a person in that position.

Someone send the guy a thesaurus, help him to avoid slipping up in future.

i would like to see ms palin say something positive, not negative...it is easy ro sit on tghe sidelines and critricize, but her performance as a commentater is not up to par in my opinion,,,,,not everything is negative in america...work together for the good of the people

From somebody in a position such as Mr Emanuel enjoys, and given the issues regarding his Presidents use of the same word, Palin has a point. He should have known better.While terms such as 'retarded' and 'gay' are used by some people in everyday life, that fact does not make them any less offensive to others.

Thanks for this story

THEY ARE THE FRIGGING TRUTH.truth will out eventually

Oh, now I get it. Rahm's comment touched a raw nerve in Palin. Her child is retarded.

really? rahm stated the PLAN was retarded. as in not 100%. so a crappy plan. nothing to do with special needs or handicapable people! Palin couldnt tell katie couric what newspaper she reads! shes an idiot. anybody who follows this moron and donates to her campaign is using retarded judgment. as in not 100%.

Sarah,,,,,Go away

The use of the word "retarded" is offensive to some, especially those of us with children with special needs.  Individuals with disabilities didn't ask for them, their parents didn't ask for them, it was just part of a bigger plan.  However, those of you with healthy kids and a normal lifestyle should show a little appreciation and compassion for those that will never be able to walk like you, talk like you, drive a car like you, or raise a family like you.  Be thankful and focus your energy on something that matters. I thank Sarah Palin for bringing this touchy subject into the public eye.  Someone has to.  Someone mentioned that teenagers use the term loosely.That is all too true!  I am a school teacher and I will tell you that use of the word "retarded" is not acceptable in my classroom and treated as inappropriate language.  If we can't say the "n-word" or "gay" we sure as heck aren't going to allow "retarded" either. Was Emanuel's comment unprofessional?  ABSOLUTELY!  Should he be fired?  That's someone else's decision but I am no longer a supporter of him.

Sarah Palin is a nothing. Why the Obstructionist Party insists on wheeling her out every time she makes a mindless comment is beyond comprehension. It merely indicates that she is the best thing they've got, and that ain't saying much. The fact that the media is all over her every blurb gives her some sort of false credibility. Because she is nothing, she faces no liability for anything, is exempt from all responsibility, and is not accountable to anyone. Get real. She's a Facebook page, and that's all. She's a nothing and needs to go away and take care of her retarded baby. Yeah, I said it. So what? After all, it's the hypocrite Republicans that have such a problem with America being "politically correct". They should appreciate it when a Liberal speaks in their preferred dialect. 

Time for Sarah Palin to go away! Funny our society. Use a word as slang, the word then becomes bad. Call a few mentally challenged people retarded, now you can’t call someone who’s acting retarded a retard. Sarah Palin is a retard! I mean that in the slang since.re·tard 1   (rĭ-tärd')    v.   re·tard·ed, re·tard·ing, re·tardsv.   tr.To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.v.   intr.To be delayed.n.  

1. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.
2. Music A slackening of tempo.

[Middle English retarden, from Old French retarder, from Latin retardāre : re-, re- + tardāre, to delay (from tardus, slow).]re·tard'ern.

www.issarahpalinstillretarded.com/Seems self evident.