Palin said that she and one of her daughters, whom she did not name, were asked to travel across the country for the interview, where she claimed Cohen had “heavily disguised himself as a disabled US Veteran, fake wheelchair and all.”
She said she initially believed that the interview was a ” ‘legit opportunity’ to honor American Vets and contribute to a ‘legit Showtime historical documentary.’ ”
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“Out of respect for what I was led to believe would be a thoughtful discussion with someone who had served in uniform, I sat through a long ‘interview’ full of Hollywoodism’s disrespect and sarcasm — but finally had enough and literally, physically removed my mic and walked out, much to Cohen’s chagrin,” Palin continued. “The disrespect of our U.S. military and middle-class Americans via Cohen’s foreign commentaries under the guise of interview questions was perverse.”
Palin went on to challenge Cohen, CBS and Showtime to donate all proceeds from the show to a charity “that actually respects and supports American Vets.”
“Mock politicians and innocent public personalities all you want, if that lets you sleep at night, but HOW DARE YOU mock those who have fought and served our country,” she wrote, adding, “Truly sick.”
Palin also claimed that show’s production team purposely dropped off her and her daughter at the wrong Washington, D.C. airport after the interview in an effort to make them miss their flight home to Alaska.
Palin’s post comes five days ahead of the July 15 premiere date forWho Is America?
The Hill reported thatDrudge Report chief Matt Drudge tweeteda warning about Cohen’s antics on Monday, one day after the comedianreleased a trailerthat appeared to show former Vice President Dick Cheney signing a “waterboard kit.”
“Sacha Baron Cohen at it again!” Drudge said. “This time for CBS/SHOWTIME. Lots of tricks played. Both Republicans and Democrats are getting caught up in the madness. Sacha has finked Cheney, Palin, Howard Dean, Alberto Gonzales, Bernie, Trent Lott, Patraeus, Ted Koppel, and more… BEWARE!”
Then a voice is heard asking, “Dick Cheney, is it possible to sign my waterboard kit?”
The clip then shows the former vice president appearing to sign a plastic jug and saying, “Sure. That’s a first. That’s the first time I ever signed a waterboard.”
source: people.com
