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This was plastered at the top of the Yahoo web page when I clicked on___It made me angry when I watched it, which is an emotion I rarely experience.

It's quite obvious this timid little boy is very uncomfortable with the situation his selfish and insensitive mother has forced upon him and possibly even embarrassed by her lifestyle.

Don't get me wrong, whatever sick perversions she enjoys behind closed doors with another consenting adult is nobodies business but her young son shouldn't be forced to legitimize it.
Bachmann challenged by 8-year-old
GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann learned that protesters often come in adorable packages. A video captures the Minnesota congresswoman greeting 8-year-old Elijah and his mom at a signing event for Bachmann's book, "Core of Conviction: My Story," in South Carolina.

The candidate, who is an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage, met her match with the soft-spoken, pint-sized activist. The video shows Bachmann leaning in to listen closely as the youngster whispers, "My mommy's gay, but she doesn't need fixing."
 
The kid was totally put up to that. Not that it wasn't a good idea if you wanted to embarass Bachman but please, this kid is no activist.
 
The kid was totally put up to that. Not that it wasn't a good idea if you wanted to embarass Bachman but please, this kid is no activist.

I've read a bunch of commentary on this story, and the overwhelming opinion, even at huffington Post, is that Michelle handled herself well when the selfish mother put her 8 year old son up to this. So, it probably wasn't a good idea if she wanted to embarass Bachman.
 
The kid was used as a pawn and definitely shouldn't have been, but your views on homosexuality are disgusting.
 
I've read a bunch of commentary on this story, and the overwhelming opinion, even at huffington Post, is that Michelle handled herself well when the selfish mother put her 8 year old son up to this. So, it probably wasn't a good idea if she wanted to embarass Bachman.

How was the mother "selfish?"

And yeah, she wanted to embarass Bachmann, who needs to be embarassed.
 
How was the mother "selfish?"

And yeah, she wanted to embarass Bachmann, who needs to be embarassed.

Putting her needs above the child's. The child was obviously not comfortable with it, but the mother thought she could score some political points for her cause.
 
The child was obviously not comfortable with it, but the mother thought she could score some political points for her cause.

Devil's advocate, but it's entirely possible that it was something the child said on his own accord. While he certainly was cajoled to some extent, all children that young get very timid when speaking to strangers, even if there is something they want to say.

I'm not saying that's obviously the case here, but it is possible.
 
1. i detest using children as an advertisement for anything.

2. he's right. his mother doesn't need fixing.
 
Devil's advocate, but it's entirely possible that it was something the child said on his own accord. While he certainly was cajoled to some extent, all children that young get very timid when speaking to strangers, even if there is something they want to say.

I'm not saying that's obviously the case here, but it is possible.

Possible. We have no way of really knowing. However, as he is only 8 years old and probably not a political junky, I highly doubt it was all his idea, especially considering how quiet he is and how much cajoling was required.
 
How was the mother "selfish?"
Study the definition below and make the connection yourself___If you fail to see it then I certainly can't help you.

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[url=http://www.thefreedictionary.com/selfish]selfish - definition of selfish by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.[/url]
selfish [ˈsɛlfɪʃ]
adj
1. chiefly concerned with one's own interest, advantage, etc., esp to the total exclusion of the interests of others
2. relating to or characterized by self-interest
And yeah, she wanted to embarass Bachmann, who needs to be embarassed.
I seriously doubt that Mrs Bachmann was in the least bit embarrassed.

Being an intelligent woman who loves children, she was more than likely shocked that this mother would place her very young son in such an ackward position that he was obviously very uncomfortable with.
 
Study the definition below and make the connection yourself___If you fail to see it then I certainly can't help you.

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[url=http://www.thefreedictionary.com/selfish]selfish - definition of selfish by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.[/url]
selfish [ˈsɛlfɪʃ]
adj
1. chiefly concerned with one's own interest, advantage, etc., esp to the total exclusion of the interests of others
2. relating to or characterized by self-interest
I seriously doubt that Mrs Bachmann was in the least bit embarrassed.

Being an intelligent woman who loves children, she was more than likely shocked that this mother would place her very young son in such an ackward position that he was obviously very uncomfortable with.

Why am I not surprised you would say something like that?
 
Possible. We have no way of really knowing. However, as he is only 8 years old and probably not a political junky, I highly doubt it was all his idea, especially considering how quiet he is and how much cajoling was required.

He doesn't have to be a political junkie. 8-year-olds are capable of making intelligent comments on occasion. It [probably wasn't his idea to tell Bachmann that, but it might be an original statement. Anyway, it doesn't matter cuz we'll never know.

But what we can agree on is that cornbread pancakes kick ath.
 
Probably not the best thing to do, but it's not like the message isn't right.
 
I seriously doubt that Mrs Bachmann was in the least bit embarrassed.

She didn't seem to be. I thought she handled it very well. There was zero reason and nothing to be gained in responding to the mother in front of the kid.

Let the mother raise the kid as she sees fit. The kid may need fixing later on, if this is an indication of the mother's parenting skills, but there was no reason to make the kid more uncomfortable then he obviously already was.
 
Devil's advocate, but it's entirely possible that it was something the child said on his own accord. While he certainly was cajoled to some extent, all children that young get very timid when speaking to strangers, even if there is something they want to say.

I'm not saying that's obviously the case here, but it is possible.

That's very possibly what happened, he expressed it at home and so she might have wanted to give him an opportunity to tell Bachmann in person, his mom doesn't need fixing.

He's bit young to face a stranger like that, so it wouldn't have been my choice, but I agree with you, that may have been the situation. Kids can want to stand up for their parents.
 
I think the kid was probably put up to it, but parents make their kids do things all the time. There's a long-ass list of worse things a parent can make their child do than embarrassing Michele Bachmann.
 
I've never tried either but they both sound delicious___I'll notify the galley.

I've never heard of conrbread pancakes. Just thought it would be fun to start the argument.

Potato pancakes are yummy, though. As a Jew, I will readily admit there are very few good jew food. Potato Pancakes, lox and bagel, and gefilte fish are pretty much the extent of it. The rest. Yuck!
 
Devil's advocate, but it's entirely possible that it was something the child said on his own accord. While he certainly was cajoled to some extent, all children that young get very timid when speaking to strangers, even if there is something they want to say.

I'm not saying that's obviously the case here, but it is possible.

That is nonsense, and smacks of looking for an excuse for the acts of a person interested in furthering their agenda. 8 year old kids to not know enough about politics or sex to make an educated statement. Mom is wrong, and is not furthering the belief that same sex situations produce well adjusted kids.
 
Why am I not surprised you would say something like that?
I'm sorry___I wasn't aware that Saturday Nite Live had added Michelle Bachmann to the Stupid List along with Sarah Palin.

I really should try harder to keep up with the politicly neutral opinions of those intelligent mainstream media comedians and actors.
 
I'm sorry___I wasn't aware that Saturday Nite Live had added Michelle Bachmann to the Stupid List along with Sarah Palin.

I really should try harder to keep up with the politicly neutral opinions of those intelligent mainstream media comedians and actors.

You don't need a comedian or an actor to tell you she's stupid, you just have to listen to the stupid **** that comes out of her own mouth.
 
I think the kid was probably put up to it, but parents make their kids do things all the time. There's a long-ass list of worse things a parent can make their child do than embarrassing Michele Bachmann.
Regardless, it isn't right. The mom can say whatever she wants but don't bring the kids into it. With that said the kid didn't seem any more uncomfortable then I've seen other kids act at a school play or their first communion.
 
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