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From her new book "America by Heart," Sarah Palin denounces the powerful media folk who exploit young people.

Young people who go on "American Idol":

?On American Idol, of course, these self-esteem-enhanced but talent deprived performers eventually learn the truth. After they've embarrassed themselves for the benefit of the producers, they are told in no uncertain terms that they, in fact, can't sing, regardless of what they have been told by others.?

She goes on to argue that someone should tell those without musical talent who audition for ?Idol? that they need to work on their ear-piercingly bad voices before trying out for the show. ?Instead, a growing chorus of voices is trying to convince our kids that hard work isn't necessary anymore,? Palin writes.

And flawed, naive Levi Johnston:

"Of course, we all had to bite our tongues - more than once - as Tripp's father went on a media tour through Hollywood and New York, spreading untruths and exaggerated rhetoric. It was disgusting to watch as his fifteen minutes of fame were exploited by supposed adults taking advantage of a lost kid. But we knew him well enough to see how confused he was during that time, and our hearts broke for him and the price he would pay."

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Full post as published by Althouse on November 18, 2010 (boomark / email).