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07-01-2009, 01:03 PM
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Mark Sanford
Does anyone else, party politics aside, find it ironic that one of the sharpest critics of Clinton's affair(s) gets caught in a serious affair (but it's LOVE) and admits to other contact with women (lapdances?  )
Left or Right I like seeing these 'moralists' squirm.... he's not the first guy to get caught getting some strange, but this case is entertaining.
I do feel for his kids/wife/family though, to have it carried out in the public eye... |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-01-2009, 01:30 PM
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They all have skeletons in their closets and when the news media gets a hold of it, it is doomsday for either republican or democrat. The rest of the family suffers.
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07-01-2009, 01:36 PM
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Watch out for anyone who hoots too loud on Saturday night or prays too loud on Sunday.
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07-01-2009, 01:43 PM
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They are POS' to cheat. Repubs are hypocritical POS'. I do feel sorry for the family. My wife would castrate me.
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07-01-2009, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe
Watch out for anyone who hoots too loud on Saturday night or prays too loud on Sunday.
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It's always the ones who are more extreme and critical of others. "Do as I say, not as I do."
Former Sen. Craig for instance who "supported the Federal Marriage Amendment, which barred extension of rights to same-sex couples", yet was toe-tapping for some man-love. |
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07-01-2009, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
It's always the ones who are more extreme and critical of others. "Do as I say, not as I do."
Former Sen. Craig for instance who "supported the Federal Marriage Amendment, which barred extension of rights to same-sex couples", yet was toe-tapping for some man-love.
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Thats my point...
he was SO critical, and now it turns out he's as big of a horn-dog... at least Slick Willy never flew to Argentina to get his, he just had an intern.,...  |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-01-2009, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulS
They are POS' to cheat. Repubs are hypocritical POS'. I do feel sorry for the family. My wife would castrate me.
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That statement would imply that dems are FOR cheating?
Just imagine Edwards face as he was banging that woman while his wife was battling cancer. So I guess he is not a hypocrite becuase he was not against cheating?  |
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07-01-2009, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
That statement would imply that dems are FOR cheating?
Just imagine Edwards face as he was banging that woman while his wife was battling cancer. So I guess he is not a hypocrite becuase he was not against cheating? |
No, only if the original statement was limited to Repubs. instead of not mentioning either party.
Its the hypocrisy of beating your chest while claiming your party is more moralistic and has more ethics than the other party that gets the hypocracy part added to the POS.
As far as Edwards - he fits into the POS category. |
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07-01-2009, 03:46 PM
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Jim:
The irony is that Sanford was one of Clinton's sharpest critic.
R or D, cheating is cheating...
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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07-01-2009, 04:59 PM
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Professional Liars and are paid for it......
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07-01-2009, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
Just imagine Edwards face as he was banging that woman while his wife was battling cancer.
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Like Newt?
This isn't rocket science and has nothing to do with partisan politics. He strayed in his personal life by cheating and ran afoul of his political responsibilities by abusing his governorship.
The guy should resign and for the good of the GOP shut his mouth.
What's sad (for the people) is that he actually seemed to be a decent politician.
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07-01-2009, 09:30 PM
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Regardless of politics...He is a liar and a cheater...Resign now
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I'm going where I'm going... 
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07-02-2009, 04:12 AM
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yeah but if he had to resign for lying and cheating
all the politicians would have to resign.
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07-02-2009, 10:18 AM
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the solution is simple and I don't know why Republicans don't get it...if you...... are caught tapping your toe, are discovered boinking a hottie from south of the border, are found to have $100,000 in your freezer, have previously undisclosed love child(s), get all drugged up and go for a spin in your Mustang and try to drive over a couple of Capitol Hill Policemen, are caught fondling young pages, enjoy poking interns with cigars etc....etc....simply stroll to the microphone and declare that you are now a Democrat...you will be warmly welcomed .... all of this behavior is simply resume enhancement to the dems and will result in your perpetual re-election and you will probably get an elementary school named after you...  |
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07-02-2009, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by PaulS
They are POS' to cheat. Repubs are hypocritical POS'. I do feel sorry for the family. My wife would castrate me.
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Don't just claim that it's the Republicans. Do you remember some guy named Clinton who cheated on his wife and then lied to the public who elected him? Or John Edwards who cheated on his terminally ill wife while running for President? Bad judgement and hypocracy knows no party lines.
As for Sanford, he's revealed himself to be a bit of a headcase. He loves his mistress but wants to fall in love with his wife again? Who the heck let him hold that press conference and say those things? That guy is a jerk and is nuts. |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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07-02-2009, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Raven
yeah but if he had to resign for lying and cheating
all the politicians would have to resign.
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07-02-2009, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by fishbones
Don't just claim that it's the Republicans. Do you remember some guy named Clinton who cheated on his wife and then lied to the public who elected him? Or John Edwards who cheated on his terminally ill wife while running for President? Bad judgement and hypocracy knows no party lines.
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His claim is that Republicans put forth the impression that they are on the higher path and as such, are hypocritical pieces of sh**.
Like my example above of Toe-Tapping Craig sponsoring a bill against equal rights for gay couples and then looking for some man-love in a restroom. |
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07-02-2009, 12:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbones
Don't just claim that it's the Republicans. Do you remember some guy named Clinton who cheated on his wife and then lied to the public who elected him? Or John Edwards who cheated on his terminally ill wife while running for President? Bad judgement and hypocracy knows no party lines.
As for Sanford, he's revealed himself to be a bit of a headcase. He loves his mistress but wants to fall in love with his wife again? Who the heck let him hold that press conference and say those things? That guy is a jerk and is nuts.
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The OP didn't mention dems or repub. Therefore, my comment about POSs refered to anyone who cheats and their being a POS. I only added the part about the repub. being hypocritical. I agree bad judgement and hypocracy knows no party and that both should be remembered when people go to the poles. |
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07-02-2009, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
His claim is that Republicans put forth the impression that they are on the higher path and as such, are hypocritical pieces of sh**.
Like my example above of Toe-Tapping Craig sponsoring a bill against equal rights for gay couples and then looking for some man-love in a restroom.
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First off, it's not very smart to label a whole group of people. And I don't believe that PaulS thinks all Republicans are bad. I also don't think you do, since you're a closet conservative. 
Craig probably is against gay rights because he's married and therefore gets the rights of a straight person. He probably secretly hates the fact that he has gay urges and this is how he copes. |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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07-02-2009, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by fishbones
And I don't believe that PaulS thinks all Republicans are bad. I .
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No, definitely not. I don't want anyone to ever think that.
The POS was meant to refer to cheaters. I'll put them all in the same boat.
I use to vote primarily repub. but switched b/c I think their views have gotten very extreme (I'm sure many can come back w/that about dems.). Any time you have 1 party in power w/to much power they get complacent and lose touch w/their constituants. The repubs. need to start appealling to a younger more diverse pop.
Have a good holiday! |
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07-02-2009, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by fishbones
Craig probably is against gay rights because he's married and therefore gets the rights of a straight person. He probably secretly hates the fact that he has gay urges and this is how he copes.
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Nice, he hates the fact that he's gay 
How about he probably hates the fact that society has made him life a disingenuous life and keeps him from being who he really is.
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07-02-2009, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by fishbones
First off, it's not very smart to label a whole group of people. And I don't believe that PaulS thinks all Republicans are bad. I also don't think you do, since you're a closet conservative. |
My fault, I misread his statement. Sorry Paul. |
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07-02-2009, 07:27 PM
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Not sure on this one, if he spent government funds to do this then, he has no excuse and should be kicked out of office.
If he spent his own $$ and had a fling, it may be different. Many politicians on both sides have survived this type of backlash.
The people of South Carolina really like this guy and this may be survivable. He will not make the 2012 ticket, but may stay on as gov.
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07-03-2009, 08:55 PM
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He should definitely leave office just like Bill Clinton did when he had his little bimbo eruption. Well, actually, Sanfords deal was consensual, unlike the rapes Bill perpetrated.
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07-03-2009, 11:23 PM
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He should definitely leave office just like Bill Clinton did when he had his little bimbo eruption. Well, actually, Sanfords deal was consensual, unlike the rapes Bill perpetrated.
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Rapes huh? |
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07-04-2009, 07:08 AM
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Rapes huh?
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Wouldn't surprise me, they did murder Vince Foster and like 20 other people who were going to bring evidence against them.
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07-04-2009, 02:10 PM
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What irked me was when he compared himself to David and Goliath, oh the ego..........he was actually receiving joy in other words from standing there admitting to the affair.
They are a forgiving bunch down there, they may actually forgive and re-elect. If he had any shame he would stay home.
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