I'm sure someone else already said it but I felt it would bear repeating. When I heard of this effort on her part to wipe out the wolf population, I wanted to punch her in the face. God, what a selfish cow! Sarah, you may have lost much of the animal lover population here.

I also want to add that I find the argument about wolves competing for food with humans to be specious. Perhaps what needs to happen is a limit on hunting in general so that there's more SUPPLY. What a jackass biatch.

Many children, probably all, have phases of difficult behaviors, tantruming, etc.. However, if this situation persists, especially the aggression, you should get your child evaluated. Research shows that children's personalities are remarkably consistent over time. The key is early intervention and knowing how to structure your home to get the least outbursts possible. It's not that you should blame your parenting, but it is critical that you are able to honestly reflect on your and your spouse's parenting style to see how that may or may not be contributing to your son's behavior.

That was great! It's the end of a busy week and I needed the laugh.

I am so pleased to see a medical professional speak to this issue. Not only does Dr. Parikh expose the hypocrisy in Palin being given an apportunity she would deny others, but he also explains the unique challenges of raising a child with a severe genetic disorder.

As a special education teacher, I see how the demands of raising a child with special needs can be overwhelming to some parents. Some are highly engaged and are wonderful advocates for their children. others seem to become increasinly frustrated and just give up. I applaud all the parents out there who devote the considerable time, energy and (usually) money that is required to give their children the best opportunity in life. However, the truth is that not all parents want to carry that responsibility and they should be given, as Palin was, a choice.

Ah, Kos is "sewage." Then, what is virtually every GOP 527? What about the attacks on Obama? These are legitimate?

The only thing that really sucks about Kos, for the GOP anyway, is the fact that millions read it, daily. The GOP handbook has been remarkably weak this cycle despite the lies and vicious attacks on Barack and Michelle Obama. I guess people are just sick of being lied to while the powers that be protect the status quo.

After Palin's over the top attack-fest, I say it's high time to go after her and McCain and go after them hard. This total line of BS about Washington Elites is so disgustingly hollow since the most elite of the bunch are Bush/Cheney/McCain and they have done f-all for the rest of us. Palin ensured that she would be embraced by the Right but I don't think she made any case at all for moderates, independents or any Dems. This country is in a mess thanks to the GOP. Palin wants to continue that course. Good luck selling that one!

is anyone else buyign what she's selling? I highly doubt it. I think Palin should enjoy her night. She's in for a brutal next two months.

I can't believe Noonan got caught out like that. This is just perfect. McCain's desperate gamble just got a little shakier...and it seems as though everyone knows it except McCain.

John McCain or this dumb*ss kid who will no longer have a private life the minute he step off the plane? What a bunch of dopes. McCain is going to hemmhorage independent voters and fiscal conservatives. Palin is just too nutty and McCain is just too damn old to be reliable. If I were a Republican I'd be crying but right now I say, "pass the popcorn."

Unless reform can now be construed as outright lying about your record. Pain was a crony for Stevens, supported the Bridge to Nowehere and soaked the federal government for tens of millions of earmark dollars while she was mayor. Add Troopergate and the woman is a joke.

Unfortunately, this non-reformer also has some serious problems with her priorities. She seems to be gladly sacrificing her daughter's difficult period to enhance her own career. Nice move mom! Right now, on the cover of newspapers and tabloids around the world are both Bristol Palin and Levi. Did he co-sign on this? I highly doubt it. How totally embarressing. Again, nice move mom and McCain.

No other GOP woman so perfectly embodies the traditional roles of women as Sarah Palin. Married, several children, not threatening intellectually, and a former beauty queen. This is the Right's ideal. Any woman with visible, widely-accepted power or high educational status would not be acceptable.

I am not even a little bit dispirited by Sarah Palin since she doesn't represent for me in any way a powerful, modern woman. She is as retrograde as they come. Hillary Clinton must be sitting somewhere right now laughing her *ss off at that dope McCain. Kay Bailey Hutchinson and Olympia Snow are probably snickering behind their hands too.

Remember the Corsini book? It came and went kind of fast but the Right called it good "scholarship." I wouldn't clean my cat box out with that garbage. IIRC, McCain LAUGHED at the myriad wild, false and vicious accusations. No laughter now McCain? Awww....