Something Corrupt is Going On

[Miroslav]

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I believe her quote was something along the lines of: "I'm being a mother today. I don't know where he is. I'm taking care of my children."

Translation: "I know something is wrong with my marriage, and I don't need you here asking me about it. Leave me alone. I don't want to air my dirty laundry and my hurt feelings about every painful detail of my failed marriage for the entire planet to gawk at. I would rather just focus on my family and leave it to my philandering husband to explain his whereabouts and actions as he sees fit."

Seems like a perfectly understandable response to me...

[superdave]

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Wow this guy is really stupid or really horny and just wasn't thinking clearly. He's the governor of a state. It will be noticed when he is missing.

[Miroslav]

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The funny thing about this guy is that he was very happy to cast stones and call for impeachment when it was a Democrat - Bill Clinton - in the hot seat for this type of behavior. At least Bill didn't blatantly abandon his post for his extramarital flings (as far as we know).

[toasty]

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Seems like a perfectly understandable response to me...

yep, agreed

[toasty]

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you know, not to belabor this point, but I just can't get over the fact that this dude just up and left for Argentina for a week without telling anyone in government, leaving anyone in charge, etc. That's just plum crazy.

[Miroslav]

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^^ ...and the craziest part would have been if he honestly thought he could get away with it. This had complete and obvious public disaster written all over it...and he could hardly have even picked a worse time, aside from Valentine's Day, Christmas, or Thanksgiving. Sounds like perhaps one heck of a mid-life crisis..one wonders if the guy didn't just hit a wall, professionally speaking, and if his will to lead a life in politics didn't just fizzle as he dealt with other personal issues.

[Huggie Smiles]

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and most importantly - do we have pics of his south american mistress yet?

[tiddles]

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i hope she turns out to be a tranny or something. not that it would surprise me.

[superdave]

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I can't help to think about how bad men look compared to women in the public eye right now. Clinton, Edwards, Sanford and Spitzer all cheating on their wives. I can see women being angry in general at men.

Interesting point someone made, I wonder if deep down he wanted to get caught. The taking off to South America without someone noticing seems ridiculous. Or maybe we're just looking into this too much and he thought he could get away with this. I want to see this mistress as well.

[toasty]

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His wife's statement below. I like this woman. So many times you see the wife of some disgraced politician being dragged up on stage during the confession to feign solidarity in that bizarre kabuki dance they all do. This is a welcome change of pace, much more genuine. Good for her.

I would like to start by saying I love my husband and I believe I have put forth every effort possible to be the best wife I can be during our almost twenty years of marriage. As well, for the last fifteen years my husband has been fully engaged in public service to the citizens and taxpayers of this state and I have faithfully supported him in those efforts to the best of my ability. I have been and remain proud of his accomplishments and his service to this state.

I personally believe that the greatest legacy I will leave behind in this world is not the job I held on Wall Street, or the campaigns I managed for Mark, or the work I have done as First Lady or even the philanthropic activities in which I have been routinely engaged. Instead, the greatest legacy I will leave in this world is the character of the children I, or we, leave behind. It is for that reason that I deeply regret the recent actions of my husband Mark, and their potential damage to our children.

I believe wholeheartedly in the sanctity, dignity and importance of the institution of marriage. I believe that has been consistently reflected in my actions. When I found out about my husband's infidelity I worked immediately to first seek reconciliation through forgiveness, and then to work diligently to repair our marriage. We reached a point where I felt it was important to look my sons in the eyes and maintain my dignity, self-respect, and my basic sense of right and wrong. I therefore asked my husband to leave two weeks ago.

This trial separation was agreed to with the goal of ultimately strengthening our marriage. During this short separation it was agreed that Mark would not contact us. I kept this separation quiet out of respect of his public office and reputation, and in hopes of keeping our children from just this type of public exposure. Because of this separation, I did not know where he was in the past week.

I believe enduring love is primarily a commitment and an act of will, and for a marriage to be successful, that commitment must be reciprocal. I believe Mark has earned a chance to resurrect our marriage.

Psalm 127 states that sons are a gift from the Lord and children a reward from Him. I will continue to pour my energy into raising our sons to be honorable young men. I remain willing to forgive Mark completely for his indiscretions and to welcome him back, in time, if he continues to work toward reconciliation with a true spirit of humility and repentance.

This is a very painful time for us and I would humbly request now that members of the media respect the privacy of my boys and me as we struggle together to continue on with our lives and as I seek the wisdom of Solomon, the strength and patience of Job and the grace of God in helping to heal my family.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/24/jenny-sanfords-statement_n_220425.html

[ddr]

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funny how runningman made the original post and now that the truth has come out, he is silent... rofl.

as for Fox saying he is a D, wow, doesnt surprise me in the least.... then again any mainstream news agency is a joke anyway.. so yea.. =\

[runningman]

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I haven't been avoiding it on purpose. I just have been in the revolution thread more.

Something corrupt was going on so I was right yet again.

[runningman]

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/26/monica.conyers.bribery/index.html

$1.2 Billion deal Synagro Technologies Inc.'s back in 2007- detroit politician admits bribery. Pleads Guilty. John Conyers wife!

[Miroslav]

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^^ That's nothing new... I coulda told you that; it's Detroit. They're right up there with Chicago politicians.

[runningman]

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but nobody touches NYC and Washington DC.. Chicago and Detroit are way behind them.