Bursting onto the national scene amid the 2008 Presidential campaign, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has certainly gained a huge amount of conservative and Tea Party support along the way, and few admire her unique approach to politics more than me. Equally ardent, if not much more in some cases, are her detractors, though, as comments by supposed comedian Bill Maher and other liberal losers will prove.
Among the nuttiest expressions of opposition to Palin came last September, when Stephen Hanks, a man in his 40s, attacked Palin’s daughter Bristol in a California bar. Calling Sarah Palin “a whore” and “evil” to Bristol’s face, Hanks also used vulgar language referring to Bristol herself.
Adding insult to injury, Hanks recently filed a federal defamation suit against Bristol. He claims the 21-year-old mother defamed him by inquiring whether he was a homosexual and stating her encounter with him led to her decision to move away from Los Angeles. Additionally, Hanks is suing the Lifetime network for including footage of the encounter in Bristol’s upcoming reality show. It’s amazing to me that Hanks feels that his freedom of speech covers questioning someone’s sexuality (calling Sarah Palin a whore) but does not cover someone else questioning his in return.
Though I shouldn’t be shocked at the idiotic depths to which leftists will sink in order to disparage conservatives, suing a young woman after you viciously attack both her and her family is almost inconceivable. According to reports, Hanks is not just seeking a few dollars. The lawsuit was reportedly filed in federal court only because he is seeking an award of more than $75,000.
I hesitate to speculate too much before all the facts are out, but there’s a reason “Your Momma” jokes are so popular among kids on the playground. They require little advanced intelligence, and they instantly elicit an emotional response from the target. Ridicule instead of reasoned debate is a recurring theme in the liberal’s playbook, yet another similarity between those on the left and immature schoolkids.
Who among us would not snap back with a pointed accusation after a stranger espouses such vitriol? I’m sure the Palins are used to hateful ad hominem attacks, but I think Bristol actually showed restraint in dealing with this verbal onslaught. As for the additional claim in the suit (alleging Hanks was not actually the reason Bristol decided to leave California, citing the fact she purchased a home in Alaska prior to the incident in question), I’m not sure how one goes about deciding what influences someone’s decision-making. Whether or not she bought a home near her hometown, is it not within the realm of possibility that she was toying with the option of living in L.A., too, before she was savaged by Hanks’ foul-mouthed tirade?
Cases like this really drive home the need for comprehensive changes to our nation’s legal system. As I believe tort reform would result in health care reductions across the board, negating the major argument from the left in favor of socialized medicine, I think proposed “loser pays” laws would put an end to many abuses of the court system. This suit, in my estimation, will ultimately be exposed as such an abuse.
While I would be incredibly surprised to see Hanks victorious after all is said and done, his defeat would be so much sweeter to witness knowing he was now on the hook for Bristol’s legal expenses.
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He doesn't have a case
That's a liberals way of thinking, I can bash you, but you can not counter attack & hurt my feelings or I'll sue, that 40 year old is no part of a man & never will be, but then I've never met or even so much seen a libber that is a man, If there would of been a man in the presents of that liberal mouthed bastard, which evidently there was'nt or he would of kicked the blood from his O bummer smellin butt, Bristol is more of a man in ttatude than that fly blown individual, & I'm sure she was right, he is a fa**ot.
Does anyone have an address where I can write Bristol Palin a fan letter? I think she has handled herself wonderfully! I'm an admirer.
Watched the video. Nothing new here. Typical lib behavior. I'm no big fan of Sarah Palin but this guy went way over the line. You simply do not treat anyone like this especially a young lady…no matter who her mother is. Another prime example of the igonrance, hypocrisy and hatefulness of lefty hollywood types… no matter their gender preference.
I kept waiting for the manager to throw him out…I would have beaten him senseless and then when he woke up I would have made him apologize.
What ever happened to chivalry and helping a damsel in distress? The guy needs to be taught some manners. I am ashamed that not one of the other men at the bar stepped up. Sad commentary on our society.
Yeah…vote for Obama…see what you get!
Excellent post!!!
Who do the liberals think she should defend, certainly not a liberal?? This is totally outrageous, only the liberals would think of something that stupid to do. ANYTHING is O K to get what you wwant!!!
When this a$$hole filed his law suit the clerk of the court should have had him arrested on the spot.
Put Stephen Hanks in a steel cage for five minutes with Mr. T.
Even tho Hanks is a liberal lackey and totally without any intellegence or pride, I am sure his decision to sue was brought on by bigger fish. I would guess a union boss, Eric Holder or even one of Obama's slaves. They all would do anything to hurt Sarah Palin thru her daughter.
I believe your right.We know Obuma wouldn't do this himself when he has lackeys to do his dirty work..
Had another thought on the way home from work(that's called a job for all the libs out there)
A liberal, fat, bald, rude, drunk, gay bully in a bar screaming foul insults and threats at a little girl. What a great role model for all the libs. His mother must be so proud! Kudos to Ms. Palin for standing up to this neanderthal.
Wonder why the drive bys didn't run this story and edit it like they do everything else! I'm just sayin'…
I'm surprised that someone didn't get up and kick this guy's a$$.
It is obvious that if that person is not a homosexual he is just as mentally sick as one.
Another moron looking for a quick buck…he knew he was being filmed. Not to worry, he hasn't got a leg to stand on! I myself would have a few choice words for him too!
I'm no fan of Bristol because I believe she does hurt her mother a little because of the press scrutinizing her on everything including her bathroom habits but She should have kicked this Stephen"Tom" Hanks guy in the balls so he'd talk funny the rest of his life.Amen
Your statement "I believe she does hut her mother a little BECAUSE OF THE PRESS scrutinizing her on everything………" It's not Bristol who is the problem as you even said it yourself. Bristol Palin is not the problem, it's THE PRESS!
Well if the shallow minds of some people judge one person by the actions of another, then your comment holds merit.
If that is the case, how has Obama's illegal immigrant family members that have been in America for decades illegally and even collecting taxpayers money hurt Obama. Uncle Omar and his Aunt who openly declares that she believes that the U.S. owes her. Obama's family members actions are swept under the rug and don't reflect on Obama.
But if a Conservative or Republicans family member so much as burps at the dinner table it becomes national news. People who form an opinion of one person by the actions of a child, especially when that child is an adult and free to do what ever they want and the parent has no say so or influence on what that child does anymore is a shallow minded individual.
If Bristol has short comings, which I'm sure she does as we all do, it is likely to blame the education system and the Judical system of this Country and not the parents. Parents have little or no influence or authority over their children these days. Children are indoctrinated by liberal educators by which they spend the largest portion of their day with, furthermore children don't have to seek the parental approval of anything they choose to do these days and if a parent finds out that their child is doing something unethical or immoral, shame on the parent for trying to correct it.
Discipline the child for bad habits or wrong doing and find yourself in jail for child abuse, take their computers, phones, ipods, video games away and be charged with child neglect and/or mental cruelty.
youth of this Country for the most part are out of control and to blame a parent for the actions of another adult is completely ridiculous, but shallow rollers of this society do it on a daily basis.
It has become common place in this society to blame others for the actions of someone else because there is no sense of personal responsibility and accountability. In short, as a 20 year old, What Bristol does, Sarah has no control over. The only thing Sarah or anyone else has control of when it comes to personal actions is their own.
Look over the history of elected officials, how many of their children are or have become drug users, alcoholics and/or committed suicide.
Anything Bristol has done or is doing is minute compared to what Obama and his administrations family members has done or is doing.
So true you never heard anything about Al Gores son being a druggie or Robert Kennedy jr or his uncle Teddy driving their wives to become drunks.All our so called press knows how to do is report on Conservative children.Bristol has done nothing wrong but all she has to do is say something or do something and people like that old bag Andrea Mitchell or that pillow biter Chris Matthews will be all over her.When that pervert David Letterman wanted to see Willow get it on with Arod and she was only a little girl then how much did you did the press cover that.
per the liberal media – do as we say NOT as we allow the democrats to do…
Years ago the media Wrote BOTH sides AND held Nothing back just because of a certain political party. NOW the liberal media writes very little when a democrat does something wrong BUT when a Republican does the same thing – U will never hear the end of it……
I have never understood the dislike and ridicule of Sarah and her family. She is an American, and one who defends our country. So, she and her daughter make mistakes! o, wow. I suppose everyone else is perfect……..because we “never make mistakes, perhaps”? He who has not sinned, let him cast the first stone”………a very wise man said that once, long ago, some 2000 years ago……….a wise and compassionate man, who gave His life for all, ALL of us! And yet, we allow Sarah and her family to be abused and mocked, while we stand by and do not defend a woman who defends our nation, and is in no way a traitor, but is a genuine American Patriot as well. Sarah was govener of Alaska, and quit the job, she did what so many of us want to do, quit while the quitting is good, and I do not blame her. Public life sucks, you are constantly attacked from all sides, and your name is dragged through the mud, and as a result, your family suffers for things that they have no part of, and no part in. As far as I can see, the worst thing she did in 2008, is not to have been tougher on the other candidate, the Disease that made it’s way into our White House, and has since INFECTED AS MUCH OF OUR NATION WITH IT”S DISEASE AS IT POSSIBLY CAN! She and McCain should have leveled all four barrels of their guns at this evil man, and fired with accuracy and truth, and at least given him the fight of his life for what he was and was about to put our nation through. As it is, she is still speaking the truth, and as an American Patriot, still giving the sick and twisted in Washington what they richly deserve, their just Desserts. “A Cocaine Snorting, Fido Eating” evil in Washington has been called exactly what he is, by None Other Than Sarah Palin! God Bless her and her family, and God Bless and Keep Bristol! She is a daughter to be proud of. She is human, prone to mistakes the same as all of our own daughters, and all we can hope for, is that we as mothers, show our daughters the same compassion and support that Bristol’s mother did. As for the fat, useless homosexual pervert, those “men” in that bar showed themselves to be what they are, pussies, and cowards! It is THEIR SHAME, not that of Bristol!
that man is either from an other planet , ore a total idiot, he is nothing but drunk and an a……………….sh
Yes! ANYONE would be better than Obama!! Anything you have heard about Romney that you would judge him unworthy on, is most likely a propaganda lie put out there by the Democrats. That is a no brainer. You must realize that a No Show at the polls is a vote for Obama. A vote for a third party candidate is ALSO a vote for Obama. It is a fact that third party candidates never win, they just take away votes from someone els, and in this case it is Romney. SO, IF YOU THINK OBAMA NEEDS TO GO, THEN BY ALL MEANS VOTE FOR ROMNEY. OTHERWISE OBAMA WINS>(bye bye USA as we know it)
Thank you, U have said my exact thoughts.
and Yes, Vote for Romney = AND get obummer OUT of office.
AND I also suggest we get as many liberal Democrats and liber!al Republicans OUT!