Like a faithful, well-trained puppy, Greta Von Xenu follows the Talibunny to Haiti, mic in hand

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Sarah Palin Visits Haiti: Fox News' Greta Van Susteren Attends Franklin Graham Meeting

JONATHAN M. KATZ | 12/11/10 08:39 PM | AP

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/11/sarah-palin-haiti-fox-news-greta-_n_795450.html

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin began a tightly stage-managed visit to Haiti on Saturday in which she visited cholera clinics while avoiding crowds and the press.

The 2008 vice presidential candidate was a guest of Rev. Franklin Graham, whose aid group works in the impoverished country. Haiti is facing a brutal cholera epidemic while struggling with an electoral crisis and reconstruction from the January earthquake.

Palin, who traveled in part by helicopter, provided access on her tour solely to the U.S. cable network Fox News.

Graham's organization, Samaritan's Purse, refused to discuss Palin's itinerary with other media and asked Haitian and American reporters to leave its compounds, citing a "security lockdown."

"I've really enjoyed meeting this community. They are so full of joy," Palin was quoted as saying on the organization's website. "We are so fortunate in America, and we are responsible for helping those less fortunate."

[ChairmanAgnostic]

1. who are the assholes who keep shoving this bimbette

down our throats? I doubt that she even knows where Haiti is, or what role it played in the recent Viet Nam war. (hint, they were not on North Korea's side, unlike the nation of Africa. <snark>)

She is obviously supported by some bankroller, perhaps the Koch brothers. At least half of her book sales were in bulk, which says a lot.

"They are so full of joy?" dying of cholera, being homeless, starving, no water, no health care, no hope? Right.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

3. The "full of joy" thing is a standard statement when visiting disaster areas

She gets to stand there in her t-shirt, cargo pants and designer sunglasses and talk about how screwed they are, but also how brave they are, and how much would you like to bet that this will all become a chapter in one of her upcoming books?

[Gormy Cuss]

2. Greta von Xenu?

:spray:


So Graham's organization is supporting having only FOX "report" on this event? I hope that bites them in the wallet.

[tabasco]

4. And you post a report of it on DU

What's the diff?

[Amerigo Vespucci]

6. Time for the sock puppets

Bye now.

[tabasco]

16. LOL.

You're funny.

[spanone]

10. no difference between posting on du and broadcasting on faux? really?

[tabasco]

17. The OP criticized Fox News for bringing attention to Palin

while bringing attention to Palin.

Is that too difficult a concept for you to grasp?

[no_hypocrisy]

5. Contrast the 5 minute photo op to a real Christian martyr: Father Damien

He literally became one of his congregation when he contracted leprosy while healing and comforting the afflicted. He died in the name of humanity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Damien

[Raschel]

7. "I've really enjoyed meeting this community...."

Oh well good then. That's what really counts. I'm sure they'll be so glad to hear it.

And "community"? What an odd thing to say. It's a disaster area.

Or maybe she meant community as in "those other people".

Anyway, she's standing slanted as if she doesn't want to get too close to whatever it is she's looking at.

[spanone]

8. they are mainstreaming the grfiter....today show did a 'warm & fuzzy' on her this am

the lifetime channel ran her 'reality' show non-stop yesterday

makes me fucking sick

[KG]

9. anybody think she really gives a shit about haiti? or could even find it on a map?

[Raschel]

13. I think she cares more about her hair than another human. Does she go anywhere w/o her bump-it?

[KharmaTrain]

11. And There's Almost No Media Coverage...

:rofl:

Grifterella got more attention playing stage mommy :rofl:

Looks like her handlers are trying to get her some "foreign policy" chops here. A photo op under the strict control of Franklyn Graham...yea, I'm sure the Haitian folks are doing handsprings knowing she's come to the "rescue".

Wanna bet until the plane went wheels up she had no clue where Haiti was...probably next to that country called Africa :rofl:

[Ilsa]

19. "Grifterella." That sticks for me! LOL, Love it! nt

[Angry Dragon]

12. It did not happen

They used actors and it took place in Florida

[GoldenOldie]

15. Well educated, pimp Greta, is a lousy tutor!

Greta has promoted and had her head up The Grifters ass from day one, yet The Grifter hasn't even absorbed the basics in geography, history, international affairs, etc., etc., etc. Yes, she finally did learn to respond to the Katie Couric question, "what do you read, to get your information?" Now she can recite the names of the NY Times, The Washington Post, etc., and of course her local Alaskan newspapers. Didn't say nor was she asked if she actually reads or understands the content within their pages. Greta girl ain't a very good teacher for The Grifter but her position of Head up the Ass, seems to keep her media job with FOX and her pockets full of cash.

[UTUSN]

14. K&R #2 for, you NAILED it. I suspect Greta has the hots for Tawd, like for Bret FAVRE

And are those Haitian mountains under that T-shirt?! Why doesn't the Quitter just form her own beauty pageant company, her REAL ego-stroker. It was disgusting to see her just smilin' and prancin' around Haiti. She was surrounded by security and walked with her eyes down. Did she ever make eye contact with any Haitians?!1 And that perpetual little SMILE!1

[Rex]

18. She wearing body armor?

Is Failin that desperate for airtime? Liek a well trained puppy! :thumbsup:

I hope they both, er nevermind.

[lunatica]

20. Sarah is smiling like she's having fun

Everyone else seems pretty somber. She's enjoying meeting these fun loving natives!

No one will call her the ugly American tourist! She'll probably buy a few trinkets to help the Haitian economy along.