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Sarah Palin "Shocked" By President Obama's "Special Olympics" Joke

Sassy Smith — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:07:00 GMT

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who is mom to a Down syndrome baby - her youngest son Trig, who was born last April - was "shocked" by President Obama's Special Olympics joke, that he made on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno Thursday evening.

During his conversation with Jay Leno, President Obama bragged that he'd scored 129 points while bowling at the White House, but said that score still wasn't great, calling his game, "like the Special Olympics or something."

That comment brought out the mama bear in Palin and she said, "I was shocked to learn of the comment made by President Obama about Special Olympics. This was a degrading remark about our world's most precious and unique people, coming from the most powerful position in the world."

She continued, "These athletes overcome more challenges, discrimination and adversity than most of us ever will. By the way, these athletes can outperform many of us and we should be proud of them. I hope President Obama's comments do not reflect how he truly feels about the special needs community."

The President, before the show aired, apologized - his rep said, "He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world."

What do you think? Was President Obama out of line or was it an innocent joke? Or is Gov. Palin being too sensitive or does she have a valid point? Or has it been blown out of proportion?

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Colin Farrell Has A Twelve Incher

Sassy Smith — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Actor and hottie Colin Farrell is holding his 12 inch....

FULL SIZE PIC AFTER THE JUMP

...sub from Subway. What in hell were you thinking? Gutter minds. *Insert evil laugh here*

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Bad Boy of Hollywood,Colin Farrell Spending Christmas With Son James

Sassy Smith — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Perhaps the 'bad boy' of Hollywood, Colin Farrell has settled down a bit?

Farrell, will be spending the holidays with his son James, who suffers from a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. The actor talked about his son's condition a few months ago and says that James is making progress and "shows amazing courage" and that he's "incredibly blessed to have him in my life."

Colin shares custody of his son with his ex-girlfriend, Kim Bordenave.

He added, "All the family will be together. What are we going to do? Nothing. The usual - watch movies, eat food... take it easy." Sounds like the same kind of holiday season most of us experience - eating too much and gaining 5lbs.

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Dads Gone Mild: Colin Farrell Edition

Whit Honea — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:29:00 GMT

Colin Farrell used to have lots of hobbies, among them being stalked by women, suing women, and making sex tapes with women. He also enjoyed the occasional bender, recreational drugs, long walks on the beach and fighting.

That was, mostly, before he became a full-time babydaddy. Now, he spends time with his son James, seen above entering a hospital (James was fine). He also does work to promote The Special Olympics. Basically, he's turned a new leaf, and it's not a fig.

It's amazing, the influence of a child, don't you think?