Johnston's Johnson

You've probably heard that Levi Johnston, Sarah Palin's grandson's father (but not her son-in-law) is going to pose for Playgirl. You probably also know that he's been on an intensively negative rip on Palin for most of this year, and that the popular press and TV have been eager to facilitate this. Continuing the probably-not-news-to-you, Palin and her team have an uncanny ability to say exactly the stupidest thing possible at exactly the worst time possible.

So here's what might be news: in a statement through her spokesperson, Meg Stapleton, Palin sez:

"We have purposefully ignored the mean spirited, malicious and untrue attacks on our family. We, like many, are appalled at the inflammatory statements being made or implied. Trig is our 'blessed little angel' who knows it and is lovingly called that every day of his life. Even the thought that anyone would refer to Trig by any disparaging name is sickening and sad. CBS should be ashamed for continually providing a forum to propagate lies. Consider the source of the most recent attention-getting lies - those who would sell their body for money reflect a desperate need for attention and are likely to say and do anything for even more attention."

You know, in this context, I'm actually inclined to feel some sympathy for and empathy with Mrs. Palin. But when a former beauty pageant contestant and Runner's World princess (alternative link for those who aren't interested in reading the article) makes a statement like "...those who would sell their body for money reflect a desperate need for attention and are likely to say and do anything for even more attention," I have to just give up in disgust. The fact is, they're both dicks.