Balta1701 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Ok, look, someone's going to post this anyway, they'll probably make a thread about it, but why not start it off here. If nothing else it pads my post count. Pads it like this Congressman's abs. Edit: The Congressman has resigned, effective immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 F*** it, I'm splitting the thread since he resigned. Fastest moving scandal ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 So you are saying that athletes arent the only famous people who dont realize their internet self-pics will get loose on the intrawebs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Really, I'm more stunned that this was all it took to get him to resign. I'd assume that there has to be a lot more than this that he now expects to come out. I'll be genuinely surprised if there isn't. Hell, a Senator jsut got re-elected despite having visited prostitutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 9, 2011 -> 06:11 PM) Really, I'm more stunned that this was all it took to get him to resign. I'd assume that there has to be a lot more than this that he now expects to come out. I'll be genuinely surprised if there isn't. Hell, a Senator jsut got re-elected despite having visited prostitutes. True. Maybe he's hoping he can prevent the other stuff from coming out by just resigning now. At least stay in office and hope for some good damage control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 If I was a journalist I'd be all over this. There has to be a very big juicy story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 The speed of Lee's resignation indicated a culture of zero tolerance by House Republicans for potentially controversial behavior so soon after winning control of the chamber for the first time since 2007. I wish the Dems would follow suit when it happens to someone with a (D) after their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 9, 2011 -> 10:22 PM) I wish the Dems would follow suit when it happens to someone with a (D) after their name. WTF? Name a D who has been established to have had personal improprieties and not almost immediately resigned? There's enough Republicans who qualify on that list to form their own caucus. You can go for financial improprieties and a few Dems will show up, but a few Republicans will show up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 07:45 AM) WTF? Name a D who has been established to have had personal improprieties and not almost immediately resigned? There's enough Republicans who qualify on that list to form their own caucus. You can go for financial improprieties and a few Dems will show up, but a few Republicans will show up as well. William Clinton? Gary Hart? Gary Condit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) *yawn* EDIT: This type of post certainly needs to be part of the "message board pet peaves thread" Edited February 10, 2011 by BigSqwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Really though, for his age? Impressive torso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cknolls Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 07:45 AM) WTF? Name a D who has been established to have had personal improprieties and not almost immediately resigned? There's enough Republicans who qualify on that list to form their own caucus. You can go for financial improprieties and a few Dems will show up, but a few Republicans will show up as well. JFK RFK. Is that going back too far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Well I do have to say that this is done on both sides of the aisle. However, the Right gets rightfully bashed on it because they are the ones with the moral high ground with their invasive social views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Good points on the other names. I'll use the "8:30 a.m." excuse on that one. That said, Tex, where do you get the idea that somehow this puts the Republicans on a pedestal above the Dems? notworthy.gif I wish the Dems would follow suit when it happens to someone with a (D) after their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 11:29 AM) Good points on the other names. I'll use the "8:30 a.m." excuse on that one. That said, Tex, where do you get the idea that somehow this puts the Republicans on a pedestal above the Dems? That said, Balta, where do you get the idea that somehow I said this puts the Republicans on a pedestal above the Dems? I mearly stated that this is the kind of behavior that I applaud from politicians and hope both sides do this. One article talked about a zero tolerance from the GOP, I hope they continue and I hope the Dems follow along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 02:01 PM) I mearly stated that this is the kind of behavior that I applaud from politicians and hope both sides do this. One article talked about a zero tolerance from the GOP, I hope they continue and I hope the Dems follow along. Really, over the years, I certainly haven't gotten the impression that you have done that. First of all, if this is zero tolerance for the GOP, I'd hate to see their version of tolerance. Do you mean zero tolerance for extra-marital affairs if no money exchanges hands? (note, this is not an effort to defend any Democrat) Secondly, I believe we've heard over and over from you that it ought to be up to the voters to decide whether a person who has done non-illegal things like marital infidelity should be disqualified, not whether or not it draws national attention. Am I incorrect in that regard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 02:01 PM) That said, Balta, where do you get the idea that somehow I said this puts the Republicans on a pedestal above the Dems? I mearly stated that this is the kind of behavior that I applaud from politicians and hope both sides do this. One article talked about a zero tolerance from the GOP, I hope they continue and I hope the Dems follow along. You'll have to forgive me for thinking "zero tolerance" is a crock of s***. If this had been a Congressman in the GOP leadership, I don't think he would have been nearly as quick to bail out. This is a caucus led by someone who was passing out lobbyist checks on the House floor before a vote. And the Dems don't have to follow along anyone to be responsible. They have, by and large, been responsible - stripping "Freezercash" Jefferson of his leadership posts when that whole thing blew up, pressuring Rangel out of his leadership roles and pushing him to the back bench when his controversy blew up. That's acting responsibly. I would wager that resigning because you put your personal "Guys with iPhone" picture on Craigslist to try and cheat on your wife is the opposite of responsible behavior. Personally? I'm team adulterer here. If he was pressured to resign for personal behavior having nothing to do with his job as Congressman, I fail to see why this is anyone's business. What you do on your own clock is your own business as long as its legal. And last time I checked, topless internet snaps of yourself still is legal. If not, I need a lawyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 10, 2011 -> 01:56 PM) Really, over the years, I certainly haven't gotten the impression that you have done that. First of all, if this is zero tolerance for the GOP, I'd hate to see their version of tolerance. Do you mean zero tolerance for extra-marital affairs if no money exchanges hands? (note, this is not an effort to defend any Democrat) Secondly, I believe we've heard over and over from you that it ought to be up to the voters to decide whether a person who has done non-illegal things like marital infidelity should be disqualified, not whether or not it draws national attention. Am I incorrect in that regard? Fair comments. The voters only have a choice from those people willing to serve, so I don't see any hypocrisy in my views if the guy choses to resign. I believe I have championed moral and ethical behavior from our leaders. I can't think of a situation, but I would appreciate knowing if you can remember one. I always enjoy examining the spec in my eye. And I am waiting for the other shoe(s) to fall. If he did chose to stay and not resign I could easily find myself defending that choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonxctf Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 His actions do conflict with the GOP model. Married, Straight, Unprotected, Missionary Position Sex or else!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 LOL at everyone jumping on from the "other side". I love the holier then GOP attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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