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"I was shocked to learn of the comment made by President Obama about Special Olympics," said the Alaska Gov., whose son Trig was born with Down syndrome last year. "This was a degrading remark about our world's most precious and unique people, coming from the most powerful position in the world."
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"These athletes overcome more challenges, discrimination and adversity than most of us ever will," she continued. "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."
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While bantering with Leno, President Obama said his recent low bowling scores equated to the "Special Olympics."
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Realizing he made a mistake, he apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics before the show aired. The White House added that President Obama realizes it was a "thoughtless joke."
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ECexcuse me Grammar check.report abuseposted March 27, 2009 2:48 PM PDT
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EC"jeff v" if your going to insult someone and call them "retarded" - just like they were saying people use it loosely, use spellcheck before you push post.report abuseposted March 27, 2009 2:47 PM PDT
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NicholasAPALIN for PREZ 2012!!! :)report abuseposted March 27, 2009 2:24 AM PDT
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NicholasAPALIN for PREZ 2012!!! :)report abuseposted March 27, 2009 2:24 AM PDT
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NicholasAPALIN for PREZ 2012!!! :)report abuseposted March 27, 2009 2:23 AM PDT
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Jeff VChristi W, your a retard. your taking something he said and twisting it out of context just like that ugly palin did.report abuseposted March 27, 2009 12:34 AM PDT
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Freddy FoxI'm sorry I thought I heard something squeaking. Oh that was just Sarah Palin in Alaska. Barely heard that loser way up north there. Well, at least she's consistent. Any opportunity to grab some media attention. At least it's taking some attention away from Octofreak and Dr. Middle-Aged Bald Putz.report abuseposted March 26, 2009 12:03 AM PDT
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NYEMASARAH PALIN DON'T LIKE BLACK PEOPLE. SHE NEED TO MAKE SURE HER DAUGHTER TOOK HER BIRTH CONTROL TODAY!report abuseposted March 25, 2009 9:36 PM PDT
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Christi WBeing a parent of a special needs child, I consider this remark made by Pres Obama to be completely ignorant and he needs to think before he speaks. FYI, to those of you who use the term "retarded" loosely, think about those who are daily affected by disabilities or impairments & who have to try that much harder just to feel "normal" in this cruel sociereport abuseposted March 25, 2009 9:35 PM PDT
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ISA Breally? who here has never made a joke or comment about being retarded.report abuseposted March 25, 2009 5:46 AM PDT
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