Sarah Palin Slams 'Impotent,' 'Limp' Reporters Who Use Anonymous Sources

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has taken her attacks on the media below the belt with a new line of criticism bashing "impotent" and "limp" reporters.

Palin made the comments on Sean Hannity's radio program Wednesday, the same day that a very robust and unfriendly -- if not somewhat questionably sourced -- Vanity Fair profile was released online.

"I hear there's some pretty ugly stuff coming out right now," Palin said, not mentioning any report in particular, but explaining the "whack" coverage as a reaction to recent victories, perhaps referring to Joe Miller's Senate primary win in Alaska.

"Those who are impotent and limp and gutless and they go on their anonymous -- sources that are anonymous -- and impotent, limp and gutless reporters take anonymous sources and cite them as being factual references," Palin continued. "It just slays me because it's so absolutely clear what the state of yellow journalism is today that they would take these anonymous sources as fact."

With this kind of rhetoric, maybe Sarah Palin is looking to substitute her patented "lame stream media" for a more anatomical jab at the "weak stream media."

Watch Sarah Palin talk with Sean Hannity on his radio program:

Comments

[lunchlady]

02:14 PM on 09/11/2010

What about the female reporters who use anonymous sources? Are they frigid and non-orgasm­ic?
Palin's expression in this photo reminds me of Cheney's sneer.

[riff4u]

02:04 PM on 09/08/2010

Is she talking about reporters or her husband?

[awlff]

02:17 AM on 09/08/2010

Once again Sarah Palin shows she has pen is envy.

[rfrey]

03:21 PM on 09/07/2010

Strange choice of words Sarah...so­mething going at home with you and Todd?

[Mercedes]

06:12 PM on 09/06/2010

Every time I read something that Sarah Palin has written, it always has to do with the floppy old male anatomy. She seems very angry about something. Could it be, that Tawd has ED?

[conservativelady]

10:51 PM on 09/06/2010

No, it just means she knows her supporters are motivated by that topic, that's why she gets all the support she does. She markets herself that way, so of course it is only natural to bring up the topic.

[conservativelady]

01:08 PM on 09/06/2010

This is just another example of Palin using sexual innuedo. She does it all the time, it is part of the reason why she has such support among her older male supporters­.

[ObamaYouBetcha]

12:34 AM on 09/06/2010

I'm concerned. Has Sarah met with her pastor to discuss her obvious problems in using inappropri­ate, unChristia­n language? Or, if she needs to scrap together a few bucks in order to pay for a therapist, I'm sure her 'bots could start a fund or something. You betcha!

[Michael Cutler]

11:59 PM on 09/04/2010

Translatio­n: She slames all reporters on Fox News Channel. On this, we agree!
:3

[stape45]

09:06 PM on 09/04/2010

She stands there so smug and erect,
As she spews SarahSpeak­, so suspect,
But would her ego shatter,
If she knew her grey matter
And her speech formed a huge disconnect­?

[RetiredSeniorChief]

02:23 PM on 09/05/2010

You've got talent!

[Luv2Purple]

07:50 PM on 09/04/2010

Sarah - stop talking about Todd that way!!! It isn't nice to air your family's dirty laundry in public. Maybe it's from ridin them thar snowmachin­es.....yee­ha!

[maxwells]

06:48 PM on 09/04/2010

seems like there's fewer and fewer Palin fans posting lately

[Belle Starr]

04:48 PM on 09/05/2010

That's because it's harder and harder to defend her.

[Jack Crack]

06:15 PM on 09/04/2010

Go Sarah.....­. This sounds like you!

[Jack Crack]

06:14 PM on 09/04/2010

Glibness and Superficia­l Charm

Manipulati­ve and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-servi­ng behaviors as permissibl­e. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineerin­g, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used.
Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

Pathologic­al Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunit­ies. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplice­s who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experience­d and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignific­ant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.

Incapacity for Love

Callousnes­s/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.

[Jack Crack]

06:14 PM on 09/04/2010

Poor Behavioral Controls/I­mpulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternatin­g with small expression­s of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessne­ss in the victim. Believe they are all-powerf­ul, all-knowin­g, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries­, no concern for their impact on others.

Early Behavior Problems/J­uvenile Delinquenc­y
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulti­es, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.

Irresponsi­bility/Unr­eliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferen­t to the devastatio­n they cause. Does not accept blame themselves­, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

Promiscuou­s Sexual Behavior/I­nfidelity
Promiscuit­y, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Paras­itic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassi­ng promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectivel­y.

Criminal or Entreprene­urial Versatilit­y
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecutio­n. Changes life story readily.
Other Related Qualities:

[Jack Crack]

06:13 PM on 09/04/2010

Contemptuo­us of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritar­ian
Secretive
Paranoid
Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
Convention­al appearance
Goal of enslavemen­t of their victim(s)
Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmatio­n (respect, gratitude and love)
Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
Incapable of real human attachment to another
Unable to feel remorse or guilt
Extreme narcissism and grandiose
May state readily that their goal is to rule the world

[Elrancho2]

06:27 PM on 09/04/2010

I think you just about covered it. That's her. All of it.

Fanned for putting in so much effort.