Blood Libel

Blood Libel

'BLOOD LIBEL'.... If the goal of Sarah Palin's speechwriters was to get lots of attention, it worked. Her use of the phrase "blood libel" this morning has sparked quite a bit of discussion.

In context, the half-term governor, speaking by way of a pre-recorded video because she can't handle interviews, argued that "journalists and pundits" had manufactured "a blood libel," which in turn may "incite ... hatred and violence." ( Readmore... )

Palin Calls Criticism ‘Blood Libel’

Sarah Palin, who had been silent for days, issued a forceful denunciation of her critics on Wednesday in a video statement that accused pundits and journalists of “blood libel” in what she called their rush to blame heated political rhetoric for the shootings in Arizona. ( Readmore... )

Blood libel comment by Sarah Palin sparkes rebuke from Dems, Sen. Gillibrand: 'This is unhelpful'

Far from backing down, Sarah Palin defended herself today against critics who linked her rhetoric to the Arizona shootings, accusing them of the long-condemned anti-Semitic slur "blood libel." ( Readmore... )

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