Sanford admits to affair

[angelatc]

Yeah he "fought" against bailouts, what money was used to pay his salary as governor?

The money that the voters in his state approved paying him, duh.

 

[pacelli]

Cue the Gary Johnson worship in 5...4...3...2..

 

[Chieftain1776]

Yeah, I'm disappointed. I thought he was our best mainstream chance to spread the message in 2012. He was consistent on his fiscal conservatism.... a question mark on foreign policy and social issues.

I don't know if one can be dishonest with his own family and be honest in his political principles. It's not about general "morality" as in "Does he go to church?" but his ability to keep his word to those he gives it to.

One annoying thing is the comparison to Spitzer. Unlike Spitzer Sanford wasn't hiring a prostitute and by doing so breaking the laws he's supposed to enforce. I also don't think he was a bible thumper like Ensign, Gingrich, Haggard etc.

That said John McCain had his issues and the GOP nominated him so it may not be over politically for Sanford. And Sanford's wife, weirdly, knew about it for 5 months.

I just don't know if a cheater is a person that does credibility of the liberty movement any good.

 

[acptulsa]

Cue the Gary Johnson worship in 5...4...3...2..

GARY! GAAAARRRYYYYYYY!!!!!

*flings bra*

 

[angelatc]

I just don't know if a cheater is a person that does credibility of the liberty movement any good.

I won't vote for him even if he gets the nomination.

 

[purplechoe]

lol wow

It's just an affair and the *only* person who deserves to know, his wife, knew about it 5 months ago, what's the big deal?

For someone running for public office in my opinion should be a huge deal. If he cheats on his wife, he will "cheat" on his constituents. To me that says a great deal about his character.

Once a cheater, always a cheater.

 

[angelatc]

Cue the Gary Johnson worship in 5...4...3...2..

Too bad nobody's ever heard of him.

 

[pacelli]

GARY! GAAAARRRYYYYYYY!!!!!

*flings bra*

Thanks for humoring me

 

[LibertyEagle]

GARY! GAAAARRRYYYYYYY!!!!!

*flings bra*

YouTube, or it didn't happen.

 

[haaaylee]

this seems like more of an emotional affair than a physical one - two different countries. how many times to you think he actually went to Argentina prior to this?

 

[acptulsa]

YouTube, or it didn't happen.

No 'tube. And you're right.

 

[LibertyEagle]

After watching FreedomWatch, W.A.R. seems to think he has the Libertarian nomination all wrapped up.

 

[Deborah K]

lol what of it? You guys care more about a personal contract that has nothing to do with you while turning the other way as they pick your pocket, and you talk about morals, give me a fucking break. This is about religion not morals.

Put yourself in the shoes of his wife, if you can. This has nothing to do with religion. Betrayal is what it is, whether it's in your personal or professional life. If you take a vow, commit to it. I don't believe for one second that you can be virtuous in politics and a scoundrel in your personal life. Morality is about right and wrong, NOT religion. His moral character is obviously seriously flawed. He wants what he wants regardless of the consequences. Screw that.

 

[max]

Put yourself in the shoes of his wife, if you can. This has nothing to do with religion. Betrayal is what it is, whether it's in your personal or professional life. If you take a vow, commit to it. I don't believe for one second that you can be virtuous in politics and a scoundrel in your personal life. Morality is about right and wrong, NOT religion. His moral character is obviously seriously flawed. He wants what he wants regardless of the consequences. Screw that.

You mean that a man who betrays, embarrases, and disgraces his wife and four sons (on Fathers Day no less!) might then display that same type of selfishness and dishonesty when entrusted to a powerful high office?

Naaahhh....

 

[puppetmaster]

You mean that a man who betrays, embarrases, and disgraces his wife and four sons (on Fathers Day no less!) might then display that same type of selfishness and dishonesty when entrusted to a powerful high office?

Naaahhh....

nicely worded

 

[Deborah K]

You mean that a man who betrays, embarrases, and disgraces his wife and four sons (on Fathers Day no less!) might then display that same type of selfishness and dishonesty when entrusted to a powerful high office?

Naaahhh....

That's exactly what I mean.

 

[purplechoe]

Why do they need to divorce just so he can stick his you know what into a nice you know what??

They have kids, he can still do that and come back to the family and take care of them. Obviously it's not an optimal situation, but there's no reason to divorce just cause the guy wanted to get his you know what wet.

Whatever "little" respect I had for you just vanished right there.

 

[BuddyRey]

Too bad nobody's ever heard of him.

Please remember, nobody had ever heard of Ron Paul either. Now he's a superstar.

Great philosophical leaders aren't born; they're made.

 

[purplechoe]

Dannno's on point - it's between the two of them,

He's a public official, I make it my business. To me character matters above anything else. If a person has no character, I don't give a shit if his 100% allined with Ron Paul on his rethoric, his not getting my vote.

You people have your priorities so fucked up it's astonishing!!!

 

[max]

That's exactly what I mean.

Sanford's four sons: "Hey dad. We missed you on Father's Day. Where did you go?

Sanford: "I missed you boys too. I went hiking to clear my head. Boy those Appalachain mountains are beautiful."

Sanford's sons: "Gee dad. That sounds like fun.


Yeah....now THAT'S a guy I can trust when he tells me he's for fiscal restraint, balanced budgets, national sovereignty, tax cuts etc....yeah right!