The last thing you want when running for Prez of the United States is some family drama and scandal. But, that’s just what John McCain got when he chose Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Turns out Palin’s 17 year old daughter, Bristol, is 5 months pregnant! 

 Allow me to introduce you to the baby daddy….18 year old Levi Johnston.

The pair is high school sweethearts and is engaged. Notice the rinky dink ring on her left hand.

 

Palin and her husband addressed the issue on Sunday in the following statement:

 

'We have been blessed with five wonderful children who we love with all our heart and mean everything to us,’ said Palin, a staunch pro-life supporter.

‘Our beautiful daughter Bristol came to us with news that as parents we knew would make her grow up faster than we had ever planned. As Bristol faces the responsibilities of adulthood, she knows she has our unconditional love and support.

Bristol and the young man she will marry are going to realize very quickly the difficulties of raising a child, which is why they will have the love and support of our entire family.

'We ask the media, respect our daughter and Levi’s privacy as has always been the tradition of children of candidates,’ she added.

What else do you expect her to say. I wonder if it would better if she came out and said how disappointed she was. Just a thought.

Barack Obama addressed the matter saying he won't make an issue of Bristol's pregnancy because a candidate's family is, "off limits", and he added that he was born to an 18-year-old mother himself.  He also said that if anyone in his campaign perpetuates rumors about Palin's son, they'll be fired.

I feel sorry for the stupid girl. I have an idea that her mother might be one tough cookie and could you imagine having to tell her you’re pregnant. That’s bad enough in and of itself but, then to have it splashed across the papers throughout the world. Talk about the shame. Its funny society really hasn’t evolved that much. Getting pregnant as a teen or being unwed is still one of the worst things that can happen to a woman.

 

And that’s the world according to me…Maggie

Pop Icon, Michael Jackson turns 50 today! Can you believe he’s the same age as Madonna and Prince?! Don’t know which one gets scarier and has more plastic surgery as they get older…that’s a toss up.

Speaking of surgery click here to see a photo album of Wacko Jacko throughout the years.

In a way I pity him…why on earth would you do that to yourself?! 9-1-1 Dr. Phil. God only knows what he’ll look like at 60? Scary thought. But, for now… Happy Birthday Jacko from Blondie.

And that’s the world according to me…Maggie

I hope nothing like this ever happens to me…an ABC reporter/producer was arrested at the DNC yesterday.

Asa Eslocker works with ABC in the investigative unit…he and his crew were working on a story investigating the role of corporate lobbyists and wealthy donors at the convention for a series of Money Trail reports on ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson." He was attempting to take pictures on a public sidewalk of Democratic senators and VIP donors leaving a private meeting at the Brown Palace Hotel. That’s when a Denver Police sergeant pretty much did a choke hold on him and cuffed him. Watch the arrest here.

I don’t understand what did he do wrong…it was public property? A police official later told lawyers for ABC News that, “Eslocker is being charged with trespass, interference, and failure to follow a lawful order. He also said the arrest followed a signed complaint from the Brown Palace Hotel.”

They said that one of the police officers was wearing a Boulder County uniform. And let me tell you if that’s the case those officers are mean and tough as nails. Eslocker was a bit cocky but, he did not deserve to be arrested and in such a rough fashion. We’ll see what happens.

He was released later that day on a $500 bond.

And that’s the world according to me…Maggie