owl Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Sigh. The scandal involving Republican Congressman Mark Foley and his "simply naughty emails" Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 What 15 year old boy doesn't masterbate everyday.......................................jeezs,what an idiot! Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 If addiction (didn't he just check himself into rehab?) leads to homoerotic IMs to underage boys, I think the anti-drug crowd has found a whole new PR weapon to add to the already marvelously successful "war on drugs," Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Fuckin' weird, is all. Average citizens who do things that Foley did are always crucified in the press, and then severely beaten in prison. And Foley gets moderately attempted coverup, and his actions are labeled as simple and naughty, as if this were a girly mag from 1918. Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I was talking with someone about this yesterday (a Repub) and he tried to compare it to the Clinton-Lewinsky debacle. I had to walk away. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Foley, Gays and the Religious Right: Is This the Nail in the GOP Coffin? Im not usually inspired to pray, but I'm making an exception. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 In many ways, I am more outraged by Foley's hypocracy than his actual acts, which are bad enough. This is J Edgar Hoover-like in its irony. Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I'm lovin' it. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Given the intense scrutiny all elected officials in Washington are always under (and the inevitability that the 'dirt diggers' will find the skeletons in someone's closet),it just seems incredibly stupid that Foley or anyone else in Congress would behave in such a manner. Gawd,is the guy so sick that he would ruin his career for this? I guess so. Too bad Foley isn't representing Texas...the irony would be just too too much. Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 "I have no problem with adult pornography. People are entitled to read it, watch it, see it in their homes or in public accommodations. Where I have to draw the line is using children for the excitement of those more mature people who should know the difference and know better." Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 The guys trying to insist that the reason they covered it up is that, if they'd come out with it, they'd be labelled as gay bashers are making me sick. The only people in the world who draw a comparison between homosexuality and preying on kids are them. The pro-gay rights crowd has never done that, and wouldn't, because it's not an accurate parallel. Fucking assholes. Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 "I have no problem with adult pornography. People are entitled to read it, watch it, see it in their homes or in public accommodations. Where I have to draw the line is using children for the excitement of those more mature people who should know the difference and know better." Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 "I have no problem with adult pornography. People are entitled to read it, watch it, see it in their homes or in public accommodations. Where I have to draw the line is using children for the excitement of those more mature people who should know the difference and know better." Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 The guys trying to insist that the reason they covered it up is that, if they'd come out with it, they'd be labelled as gay bashers are making me sick. The only people in the world who draw a comparison between homosexuality and preying on kids are them. The pro-gay rights crowd has never done that, and wouldn't, because it's not an accurate parallel. Fucking assholes. Like Santorum who said that homosexuality is akin to bestiality and incest. It just so happens that Foley like little boys to boot. And besides, many of these people are gay bashers. Why are they suddenly stepping away from their divisive pet project??? Link to post Share on other sites
SlowBurn68 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 This is just another left wing attempt to destroy the Republican party. Link to post Share on other sites
owl Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well, obviously. Everybody knows that Foley is a liberal spy. Personally, though, I'd rather be a liberal trying to destroy the Republican Party, than a member of the Republican Party trying to destroy America. Link to post Share on other sites
Boots Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 (Based on the premise, of course, that Clinton's conduct in the Oval Office led to his impeachment.) I wouldn't say it was Clinton's conduct per say. It was lying under oath. I'm no prude, and believe everyone should get/give blowjobs as often as possible. In fact Clinton getting a blowjob outside of marriage doesn't even bother me that much (not enough to vote against him because of it at least). But the lying.....the thing that always bothered me about that was if he was willing to lie about it to a grand jury how far would it have gone had someone else have found out and blackmailed him? I wonder if he had answered, "why yes she did blow me" what would have happened..... outcry sure, but impeachement.... I doubt it I'm also not sure I buy Foley as a pedophile (sp?). To me that implies pre-pubesent children not a 16-18 year old. It's creepy, probably illegal, an abuse of power, etc.... but it seems a stretch to say it's pedohilia. All that said I hope Hastert & Co. end up having to resign over this. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 but it seems a stretch to say it's pedohilia. I call bullshit! he is a pedophile and he should be treated as such. it's sickening. Link to post Share on other sites
SlowBurn68 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I call bullshit! he is a pedophile and he should be treated as such. it's sickening. What is the age of consent in LA? Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 What is the age of consent in LA? does it matter? probably 14, but in my opinion, he's a sick old man and he's getting what he deserves. I'm not going to debate what a pedophile is and isn't. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 The implication that Hastert didn't realize that Foley could have had other victims than just the one reported to him is a load of shit. Hastert was a teacher (wrestling coach no less), and they are taught to look for predators. Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I should correct myself. he is a pederast. just one step above a pedophile, so I guess that makes it better. Link to post Share on other sites
SlowBurn68 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 What if this was a female page - Think this would have same impact on conservatives? Link to post Share on other sites
Boots Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 does it matter? probably 14, but in my opinion, he's a sick old man and he's getting what he deserves. I'm not going to debate what a pedophile is and isn't. I'm not saying he's not sick...although I think he probably deserves worse then the Scientology rehab center he's in or whatever.I'm just saying pedophilia involves children that are pre-pubesent. Trying to get in the pants of a highscool kid= pretty fucking sadTrying to get in the pants of elementry school kid= Even worse I just think when we equate such behavior we end up lessening how horrible the one is. Not to say the first example isn't bad, but I can't believe most people think the two examples are equal That's all Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I'm not saying he's not sick...although I think he probably deserves worse then the Scientology rehab center he's in or whatever.I'm just saying pedophilia involves children that are pre-pubesent. you're correct. I should correct myself. he is a pederast. just one step above a pedophile, so I guess that makes it better. Link to post Share on other sites
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