I use a 10.8 system and can not get Terminal or Textmate to accept a password. I actually can't type it when prompted. Any ideas?

I use a 10.8 system and can not get Terminal or Textmate to accept my password by that I mean, neither will even allow me to TYPE it in.
I need this to edit hosts files. I've used Macs for years but am not that wise on the inner workings. HELP!?

If you type a password into Terminal it will not appear on the screen at all, just enter it and press return.

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