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September 15, 2009

Sarah Palin 1, Levi Johnston 0

Sophia Deng, Online Managing Editor
Levi Johnston needs to go back to where he came from - Alaska or obscurity, both are good options. Remember Johnston? He was the boyfriend father of Bristol Palin's baby. During Sarah Palin's campaign trail, Johnston had a good 15 minutes of fame, but apparently, 15 minutes just weren't enough.

In a Sept. 2 "Vanity Fair" interview, Johnston recounted the behind-the-scenes life of Sarah Palin, revealing that the Palins are not as idealistic a family as they presented to the public.
Levi Johnston spills the beans in a tell-all "Vanity Fair" interview about the Palin family. Picture courtesy of Mark Seliger/Vanity Fair.


Frankly, I'm not a fan of Sarah Palin. I never have been. But this time I truly feel for Palin. When Johnston meant "tell-all," he really meant it, mentioning personal details about the Palin family, including the former governor's complaints about her job. He even went as far as to characterize Palin and her husband's relationship in “Vanity Fair”: "There was a lot of talk of divorce in that house…times when Sarah and Todd would mention it and sound pretty serious.” Even if these juicy tidbits are true, sharing personal details about someone else is not only off limits, but also incredibly rude.

When celebrities - or in Johnston's case, wannabes - are interviewed, motivations are questioned. Although still not justifiable, I would be more sympathetic towards Johnston if he were deeply hurt by the Palins and needed to reveal the truth about his sufferings.

Unfortunately, it's hard to be compassionate when Johnson is set on a modeling and acting career, and plans to pose for "Playgirl," according to TMZ.

If Johnston truly wanted to inform the world about the Palins, with no career-boosting intentions attached, dishing the dirt on private matters is still extremely hurtful. Think about it from the Palins' perspectives. Johnston was the teenager their family trusted. With a blink of the eye, he turned around to spill everything good, bad and ugly about the household to a prominent magazine.

Johnston should focus on his baby with Bristol, rather than his own career. Sadly, fame is the first thing on his mind.
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  • Silversurfer on September 15, 2009 at 7:30 PM
    Obviously Johnston is being used as an attack weapon against Sarah Palin and her family. He is the father of Sarah's grandchild and his betrayal will have a lifetime of repercussions on the Palins and his own child - he is one sick pathetic irresponsible dude being used by a political machine that promises him much for selling his soul.
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  • April Malone on September 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM
    No, earning a living to support himself and his child is first thing on his mind. Without a high school diploma and poor chances for decent employment without sucking up to his almost inlaws. Fame is incidental.
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    • Richar (View Email) on September 16, 2009 at 12:03 PM
      If earning a living were on his mind-he'd get a job. Getting rich at other peoples expense is what he is about. The boy has the IQ of a post. And he's shocked that Todd Palin wanted Bristel to break up with him.
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  • G on September 15, 2009 at 9:24 PM
    I completely disagree with you. Palin was supposedly this great soccer mom person but in reality she called her mentally challenged baby, "the retarded one." How can you sympathize with someone like that?
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    • Denise H (View Email) on September 17, 2009 at 4:16 PM
      You're assuming that Levi's words about "the retarded one" are true. These are well paid for words (dirt) - because afterall, Levi wants to cash in, and he needs new material to keep the paychecks coming. Mrs. Palin has nothing but love for her baby. He's a "blessing" to her and her family. She's a respectable person, and there is no way she said those words. Levi made it up, with help from those all too anxious to get more dirt, because dirt sells. I can't believe people actually buy this crap. Levi is dispicable - and that word seems so weak to describe him.
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  • 11 on September 16, 2009 at 12:01 AM
    Amen!
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  • Zydo (View Email) on September 16, 2009 at 1:02 PM
    Levi is a pawn that is being used by those who do not have his best interest at heart. They will throw him away and he is a typical American youth struggling and finding himself selling out for a buck. This too will be short lived and ultimately will only serve to hurt him further.
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  • guyseattle on September 17, 2009 at 9:56 AM
    I look at Levi as being the person who is giving us the real Sarah Palin side of the story and I think he should keep talkin!
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  • David on September 17, 2009 at 2:21 PM
    He's a moron. Simple as. She shouldn't worry about him, because frankly he is so beneath her. President Palin!

    And, when she's President... maybe Levi will just... vanish... BWAHAHAHA
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    • Pres Palin? on October 17, 2009 at 8:57 PM
      How can you possibly think Sarah Palin is fit to lead this country?
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  • crystal on September 23, 2009 at 5:49 PM
    wht would you ever want her to be president? assuming she could actually be elected.I'm all for a woman president but not just any woman.
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  • Tom (View Email) on October 8, 2009 at 4:31 AM
    Levi is a typical jock. What else can he do? Yes, he is a moron. Possibly, he can spell dirt. Don't give me the sympathy speech. He knows what he is doing and saying is wrong. But, he is enjoying the attention. Did I say he was a moron or idiot? No one believes him, except all those that stand in line at the supermarkets and buy the tabloids. No doubt the Palin family have had their struggles. I wouldn't want a President or Governor that hadn't been through some tough times.
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