Sep 01 2007
Thoughts on Craig, and the difference in how the two parties handle scandal
First Craig.
I have read the documents, and heard the tapes. I waited to post this until I had a complete picture. My first thought is that while i cannot grant him the belief that he was not trolling for gay sex, I am not convinced he was. The cops case was weak. Very weak, which is why they pushed so hard for him to agree to cop a plea to a lesser charge.
I think Craig was scared of the scandal, because whether he was fishing for men or not, he would face harsh scrutiny, and that is why he copped a plea.
He is guilty of one thing: Being an idiot and making an important legal decision for the wrong reasons, and without legal advice. He was, in my opinion, more worried about the scandal then he was anything else, and frankly that makes me want to see him go away. His priorities are messed up.
He should have lawyered up and fought it if he was innocent, and he would likely have won. he could have raised reasonable doubt with what I have heard.
As it is, he is apparently planning to resign, which is good.
But that raises an interesting point. Notice who the first ones to demand he resign were? the Republicans. The Republicans tend to hold a narrower line in behavior, and consistently reduce their ranks as they purge the fools and scum. The Democrats typical rally around the guy, call for patience and demand that justice finish its course first. They also typically jump into rehab and look for excuses, but that is another blog.
One of my side thoughts was that in a way, I wish the Republicans would play by the Democrat's rules, and fight some of these things instead of sheepishly admitting guilt and retiring to the sidelines.
But I actually appreciate the fact that the Republicans actually have a moral compass and the desire to police their own. I also wish the Democrats would notice that and play by the Republicans rules more often.
Too often the Democrats tend to ignore past sins and reelect scoundrels into office, and for the life of me I cannot understand why. Examples?:
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Alcee Hastings
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Barney Frank
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Alan Mollohan
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Hillary Clinton
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William Jefferson
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Ted Kennedy
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Patrick Kennedy
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Gerry Studds
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William Jefferson Clinton
The list goes on. All of these people were either accused or convicted of serious crimes yet the continue to serve with no ill effects.
Compare the rape allegations of Clinton to the disorderly conduct of Sen Craig, and ask yourself if there is a double standard.
The fault is the people who feel it is OK to vote for scoundrels. For that reason alone I will never understand liberals.
One final thought. What is up with gay men and bathroom sex? Someone explain how this is defendable.
As for Craig, my final answer on him: I wish he had exercised his right to remain silent.
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