A missing Governor?

[sr71blackbird]

STORY (http://www.nypost.com/seven/06222009/news/nationalnews/south_carolinas_governor_goes_missing_175564.htm)


http://www.nypost.com/seven/06222009/photos/mark_sanford.jpg


Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina has been missing since Thursday June 18th and no one knows where he went and they are looking for him like crazy down there.


Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said he's been told the governor's staff is in contact with the second-term Republican, but Sanford's wife said she hasn't heard from him in several days, including Father's Day.

I suspect foul play.

[sr71blackbird]

http://www.drudgereport.com/siren.gif

Wait...

This was quick... LINK (http://www.thestate.com/local/story/836552.html)

This seems very weird, so quickly.


But Sanford’s office told the lieutenant governor’s office Monday afternoon that Sanford has been reached and he is fine, said Frank Adams, head of Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer’s office on aging.
Neither the governor’s office nor the State Law Enforcement Division, which provides security for governors, had been able to reach Sanford after he left the mansion Thursday in a black SLED Suburban SUV

[Furtherman]

The guy had a coke & hooker binge. So what?

[sr71blackbird]

The guy had a coke & hooker binge. So what?

Impossible, he is a Republican!

[Jujubees2]

Impossible, he is a Republican!

no, it would just mean that they would be male hookers...

[Serpico1103]

He has children and his wife didn't know where he was for several days and she was fine with that?
That is VERY ODD!
Especially since he is the executive. He should be impeached for merely being out of contact for that long. Must be nice to able to leave your job and not tell anyone where you are going or when you will return.

[lleeder]

What caused this tragedy? (http://www.ronfez.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81659)

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee344/abalone2222/carnac.jpg

[hanso]

Maybe he is jamming with the guy from Iron Butterfly.

[WRESTLINGFAN]

Confirmed. He has been unfaithful to his wife. Just saw it on CNNs front page. No link yet

[WRESTLINGFAN]

From Yahoo

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_sc_governor_where

[red_red_red]

he was awful to watch on tv, he made reference to being christian and all the happy horse shit that goes along with that nonsense. fucker visibly squirmed and even teared up a bit, forgiveness blah blah....just say i was down south humping some hottie and i'm busted. fuckin stop spinning everything!

[red_red_red]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31522908/ns/politics-more_politics?ocid=twitter
vid link

[epo]

And there goes the RNC's best chance for 2012....

[Furtherman]

The guy had a coke & hooker binge. So what?

Close enough.

Another conservative douche bites the dust.

[Jujubees2]

Guess "hiking the Appalachian trail" has a whole new meaning now...

And he did this to his kids on Father's Day weekend!

[angrymissy]

Second time Fox has done this since a R has gotten into trouble:

FAIR AND BALANCED, AM I RITE?

http://images2.dailykos.com/images/user/3/fnc_20090624_sanford.jpg

[Furtherman]

Second time Fox has done this since a R has gotten into trouble:

FAIR AND BALANCED, AM I RITE?

http://images2.dailykos.com/images/user/3/fnc_20090624_sanford.jpg

That is not surprisingly unbelievable. Who was the other one they labeled a Democrat?

[angrymissy]

That is not surprisingly unbelievable. Who was the other one they labeled a Democrat?

Mark Foley, among others:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/archive/Foley%20and%20balanced-thumb.jpg

[red_red_red]

Second time Fox has done this since a R has gotten into trouble:

FAIR AND BALANCED, AM I RITE?

http://images2.dailykos.com/images/user/3/fnc_20090624_sanford.jpg
:laugh: omg, who are these viewers that don't call them out on that?

[strawberrypop]

:laugh: omg, who are these viewers that don't call them out on that?

Republicans. Duh. The same ones who can listen to Rush and not realize how easily refutable everything he says is.

[Furtherman]

http://www.theproverbialtundra.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/foxnews1.jpg

[red_red_red]

Republicans. Duh. The same ones who can listen to Rush and not realize how easily refutable everything he says is.
:tongue: i don't watch fox news so i wouldn't know

http://www.theproverbialtundra.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/foxnews1.jpg
:laugh: these photos tickle me

[FMJeff]

not a good couple of weeks for the republicans...2 high ranking GOP politicians admit to an affair...

family values has become such an important part of the electoral process but what does it really have to do with one's ability to do the job? sure the guy fucks around on his wife, but how is his executive record? What has he done for this state and his constituency? those are the only things that matter when it comes to evaluating state bureaucrats...

[lleeder]

not a good couple of weeks for the republicans...2 high ranking GOP politicians admit to an affair...

family values has become such an important part of the electoral process but what does it really have to do with one's ability to do the job? sure the guy fucks around on his wife, but how is his executive record? What has he done for this state and his constituency? those are the only things that matter when it comes to evaluating state bureaucrats...

If he fucks around on his wife, why not fuck around on his country and sell secrets to the Chinese. Slippery slopes...

[keithy_19]

not a good couple of weeks for the republicans...2 high ranking GOP politicians admit to an affair...

family values has become such an important part of the electoral process but what does it really have to do with one's ability to do the job? sure the guy fucks around on his wife, but how is his executive record? What has he done for this state and his constituency? those are the only things that matter when it comes to evaluating state bureaucrats...

He's a big federalist guy. Huge advocate for state's rights.

I don't really care if someone has an affair. If he's going to keep the country safe and prosperous, that's all that matters to me.

[keithy_19]

If he fucks around on his wife, why not fuck around on his country and sell secrets to the Chinese. Slippery slopes...

Bill Clinton...?

[angrymissy]

Yes, he had a lot to say about Bill Clinton's affair actually:

“I think it would be much better for the country and for him personally (to resign). I come from the business side. If you had a chairman or president in the business world facing these allegations, he’d be gone.”
- Mark Sanford on Clinton, The Post and Courier, 9/12/98

“The issue of lying is probably the biggest harm, if you will, to the system of Democratic government, representatives government, because it undermines trust. And if you undermine trust in our system, you undermine everything.”
- Mark Sanford on Clinton, CNN, 2/16/99


I could give a crap about the affair, it's the leaving the country without anyone knowing where you are and you're the Governor part of it. That's pretty irresponsible, especially to go get some tail.

[keithy_19]

Yes, he had a lot to say about Bill Clinton's affair actually:



I could give a crap about the affair, it's the leaving the country without anyone knowing where you are and you're the Governor part of it. That's pretty irresponsible, especially to go get some tail.

In all fairness, we do not know if this piece of tail was the kind of tail that people kill for.

And to end my problem with Clinton, he lied underoath. I could care less that he cheated.

[angrymissy]

TMI ALERT

http://www.thestate.com/sanford/v-print/story/839350.html

[sr71blackbird]

Honestly, this piece of shits apology speech was not too different that this fictitious speech:


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[lleeder]

seems different. one was fake

[SatCam]

I'm just glad he's OK.

[red_red_red]

TMI ALERT

http://www.thestate.com/sanford/v-print/story/839350.html
holy lameness, did one of his speech writers pen that?

[sr71blackbird]

Does he really expect an Argentinean woman to stand by him without his powerful governmental position or wealth that will soon be gone? What will he have then, huh? Destroy your life and dishonor your wife and children and make all those people he named and thanked for standing by him and supported him and said he was sorry to and what will you have when all is said and done? Nothing but memories. What a fucking douche. People were worried about him. He dishonored them too. I hope the sex was worth it, ass.

[lleeder]

I hope the sex was worth it, ass.

Ass sex is always worth it.

[SatCam]

To me, and I suspect no one else on earth, there is something wonderful about listening to country music playing in the cab, air conditioner running, the hum of a huge diesel engine in the back ground, the tranquillity that comes with being in a virtual wilderness of trees and marsh, the day breaking and vibrant pink coming alive in the morning clouds - and getting to build something with each scoop of dirt.


God that was fucking hot

[WampusCrandle]

honestly, I don't think this is a real issue what he does in his life. not good that he didn't let Jenny know, but fuck, it's his family. i hate the news.

[red_red_red]

honestly, I don't think this is a real issue what he does in his life. not good that he didn't let Jenny know, but fuck, it's his family. i hate the news.
well it's kind of a problem when one espouses family values and the bible..no?

[Serpico1103]

How is he or anyone in his administration still there? He was out of touch for days and they lied about it.
I don't care if he is banging cocktail waitresses two at a time, that is between him and his wife. But, to not be knowingly leave the country and remain out of touch.
I would fire a grocery clerk for that, let alone a governor.

[CurseoftheBambi]

i guess this goes against his talk about gays being harmful to marriage...LOL:lol:

[WampusCrandle]

well it's kind of a problem when one espouses family values and the bible..no?

how is it a problem for you? or anybody? i just dont see how someone's personal is anyone's business.

[epo]

TMI ALERT

http://www.thestate.com/sanford/v-print/story/839350.html

I'm sorry, I swore he referenced "Richard Chamberlain". Are we sure he wasn't courting a man?

[epo]

honestly, I don't think this is a real issue what he does in his life. not good that he didn't let Jenny know, but fuck, it's his family. i hate the news.

Classic "pot/kettle" situation. Sanford has played the "morality" card a number of times and now he is exposed for being a hypocrite. His statements on Clinton's infidelity are now rich with irony.

[Stuft]

how is it a problem for you? or anybody? i just dont see how someone's personal is anyone's business.

Well, see, when you say one thing and do the complete opposite, that makes you a hypocrite.

I thought that he said that he was resigning, so i guess im missing the point on the outrage?

[Serpico1103]

how is it a problem for you? or anybody? i just dont see how someone's personal is anyone's business.

This is why I see the Republicans as hypocrites (generalizing). They espouse a view that everyone should be responsible for themselves and mistakes are not tolerated. While Democrats seem to accept that people are fallible and need help.
So, when a "pull yourself up by your boot straps" Republican makes a mistake, I want to say, "See, it isn't that easy."
I don't care that he cheated. I am annoyed that he went out of his way to push an agenda that is contradictory to his actions.

[Stuft]

This is why I see the Republicans as hypocrites (generalizing). They espouse a view that everyone should be responsible for themselves and mistakes are not tolerated. While Democrats seem to accept that people are fallible and need help.
So, when a "pull yourself up by your boot straps" Republican makes a mistake, I want to say, "See, it isn't that easy."
I don't care that he cheated. I am annoyed that he went out of his way to push an agenda that is contradictory to his actions.

Did i hear that he resigned his position or no?

[Suspect Chin]

This is why I see the Republicans as hypocrites (generalizing). They espouse a view that everyone should be responsible for themselves and mistakes are not tolerated. While Democrats seem to accept that people are fallible and need help.
So, when a "pull yourself up by your boot straps" Republican makes a mistake, I want to say, "See, it isn't that easy."
I don't care that he cheated. I am annoyed that he went out of his way to push an agenda that is contradictory to his actions.

So now is your chance as a Democrat (generalizing) to accept that this guy is fallible and needs help. Don't miss the opportunity.

[epo]

Did i hear that he resigned his position or no?

As the head of the Republican Governor's Association, yes. As the Governor of South Carolina, no.

The term at the association was set to end this year anyways....so its not a big deal.

[WampusCrandle]

Did i hear that he resigned his position or no?

he stepped down as a head of some group, but not as governor.

This is why I see the Republicans as hypocrites (generalizing). They espouse a view that everyone should be responsible for themselves and mistakes are not tolerated. While Democrats seem to accept that people are fallible and need help.
So, when a "pull yourself up by your boot straps" Republican makes a mistake, I want to say, "See, it isn't that easy."
I don't care that he cheated. I am annoyed that he went out of his way to push an agenda that is contradictory to his actions.

but who cares about the hypocrisy? it's found on both parties. i'm sorry, but i get annoyed when people think that someone's sexual life is the business of others.

i would like to hear your generalization of Democrats.

[Stuft]

As the head of the Republican Governor's Association, yes. As the Governor of South Carolina, no.

The term at the association was set to end this year anyways....so its not a big deal.

Thank you.

As a staunch republican, that's not enough for me. I'm glad he addressed it immediately (relatively speaking) but the people of South Carolina should be disgusted by his avoidance of responsibility.

[epo]

Thank you.

As a staunch republican, that's not enough for me. I'm glad he addressed it immediately (relatively speaking) but the people of South Carolina should be disgusted by his avoidance of responsibility.

I believe because of South Carolina election law, Sanford can't run for another term as governor...so he's realistically giving up nothing.

The real loss for him is the chance to run for the GOP nomination in 2012, which I thought he'd be a very strong candidate for on paper.

[Suspect Chin]

I say dismantle the entire GOP party and start anew without the evangelicals. Seriously.

[epo]

I say dismantle the entire GOP party and start anew without the evangelicals. Seriously.

That works on paper, but the evangelicals are the "muscle" of the volunteer base...and they can't afford to fall further behind the democrat's "ground game".

[Suspect Chin]

That works on paper, but the evangelicals are the "muscle" of the volunteer base...and they can't afford to fall further behind the democrat's "ground game".

Maybe more centrists would jump into the republican camp if they dumped the far right wing lunatics.

[Stuft]

I believe because of South Carolina election law, Sanford can't run for another term as governor...so he's realistically giving up nothing.

The real loss for him is the chance to run for the GOP nomination in 2012, which I thought he'd be a very strong candidate for on paper.

Things like this tend to end a political career(which im ok with), so im not overly concerned about him being *our* candidate in 2012, at this point. If, however, that becomes the case, i'll just have to vote for Ron Paul. Or maybe even Obama...we'll just have to see how it goes. :dry:

[epo]

Maybe more centrists would jump into the republican camp if they dumped the far right wing lunatics.

In terms of votes, maybe if they changed their platform to "fiscal conservative/social moderate". In terms of electoral muscle, those lunatics do bust their ass in the way that moderates don't.

[Suspect Chin]

In terms of votes, maybe if they changed their platform to "fiscal conservative/social moderate". In terms of electoral muscle, those lunatics do bust their ass in the way that moderates don't.

How did the evangelicals vote before the republicans courted them into the party?

[RhinoinMN]

In terms of votes, maybe if they changed their platform to "fiscal conservative/social moderate". In terms of electoral muscle, those lunatics do bust their ass in the way that moderates don't.

go to bed.

[epo]

How did the evangelicals vote before the republicans courted them into the party?

They were split/leaned left until Reagan sold them in for his "coalition"...which Goldwater would have never done. Then in 1994 Gringrich really brought them in. The other big trend was the manner in which republicans courted catholics.

The big problem is that while the evanglicals are the "muscle" of the volunteer base, they also are eroding from the party, because they never really "got what they wanted" from 2000-2006.

If I were the Republicans, I would blow up the house and kick the evanglicals off of the island...but then again, my job doesn't depend upon winning elections.

[epo]

go to bed.

Yes mom.

[Suspect Chin]

I worked in a union factory in Hayseedville, IN during the summers in college and used to love to listen to the arguments between the hillbilly right wing christians and the left wing populist blue collar union members.

[CurseoftheBambi]

he stepped down as a head of some group, but not as governor.



but who cares about the hypocrisy? it's found on both parties. i'm sorry, but i get annoyed when people think that someone's sexual life is the business of others.

i would like to hear your generalization of Democrats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWXVEzUEHIA

we call that irony .... and him thinking its his business about the sexual life of other us citizens:bye:

[keithy_19]

I'm just glad he's OK.

I hate that I love you sometimes.

[A.J.]

I say dismantle the entire GOP party and start anew without the evangelicals. Seriously.

Agreed. Like I've said before: they've turned the Grand Old Party into God's Own Party.

[sr71blackbird]

I am always amazed by people, especially women, who feel that what people do in the privacy of their bedrooms is not of any relivance. Maybe that is true of you and me, but certainly not to any elected official who's power by their position can force them into a decision or course of action that you and I are not capable of. A govoner or a president or captain of industry or leader of an organization must be held to a higher standard because of this. Imagine if Obama was involved in an affair and wanted it kept quest and his mistress wanted money or power or a decision that he would not have made were it not for him being in that comprimising position. That is what I am talking about and why I am always so stunned by how the average person feels it is "none of our business".

[CurseoftheBambi]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/06/24/1976721.aspx


http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp06242009.gif (http://www.somethingpositive.net/sp06242009.shtml)

[brettmojo]

Turning out to be one of the greatest stories of fucking up ever.

[red_red_red]

how is it a problem for you? or anybody? i just dont see how someone's personal is anyone's business.
it's not a problem for me, i could care less, but he ran his dumb hick christian mouth. hypocrisy bothers me, just say you are a christian who likes to fuck around.

[KatPw]

it's not a problem for me, i could care less, but he ran his dumb hick christian mouth. hypocrisy bothers me, just say you are a christian who likes to fuck around.

This, this, a thousand times this. Hypocrisy just irks me to no end. If you want to be an asshat, bigot, adulterer, etc. fine. But own your hypocrisy.

[red_red_red]

This, this, a thousand times this. Hypocrisy just irks me to no end. If you want to be an asshat, bigot, adulterer, etc. fine. But own your hypocrisy.
exactly! he still talked about god during that press conference. what a tool, i hope his fall from grace is epic... :laugh: (i am a mean spirited ass)

[keithy_19]

He's a dick for cheating on his wife. He's a hypocritical dick for asking for Clinton to step down because he was immoral, while years later he would cheat on his wife and hide behind the banner of god. Go suck a fuck sir.

These are the people who make people who believe in god and practice christianity look bad. We're not all like that.

[Thomas Merton]

I have one simple rule as a teacher of high school senior girls, who, you may have noticed, dress like whores now and flirt outrageously, even with old guys like me: no piece of ass is worth your career. Period. Forget about morals, what would Jesus do.

Self-sabbotaging behavior like this makes me think he didnt really believe the crap he was espousing and almost welcomes the change and the chance to get away from his cold, controllong, rich wife and the pressure of public life/service.

[Serpico1103]

but who cares about the hypocrisy? it's found on both parties. i'm sorry, but i get annoyed when people think that someone's sexual life is the business of others.

i would like to hear your generalization of Democrats.

He did make a big deal about the "right way" to live. And he went so far astray I don't think anyone has ever come close. I understand, late night at a party you get drunk and bang a secretary. But, you leave the country for days without telling anyone? Wow, was that good pussy.

I know dems can be hypocrites (not about sex, since they seem to accept more non-traditional behavior) about energy and environmental issues. Also, when they complain about big business, but buy in just as quickly as Republicans. Sure, it bothers me.

But, really. I don't see any episode that compares to this. Why not say he is going on a business trip? Did he think no one would miss him?

I am not a big fan of either party, but Republicans and their "religious" virtues really bother me.

[mendyweiss]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31664990/ns/politics-more_politics

What is it with South Carolina politicians ?
I heard that when they buried Strom Thurmond, they had to beat his pecker in the ground with a bat !

[WampusCrandle]

But, really. I don't see any episode that compares to this. Why not say he is going on a business trip? Did he think no one would miss him?


what about Clinton?

[foodcourtdruide]

what about Clinton?

Clinton never went missing. I don't think I ever remember hearing about someone in high public office just disappearing like this either.

[badmonkey]

what about Clinton?

Just like with Clinton, the affair is between him and his wife.
The rest is between him and the citizens of South Carolina.

[foodcourtdruide]

Just like with Clinton, the affair is between him and his wife.
The rest is between him and the citizens of South Carolina.

I want to love this governor so bad, but I can't get over his crazy hypocritical statements about Clinton.

[brettmojo]

Just like with Clinton, the affair is between him and his wife.
The rest is between him and the citizens of South Carolina.
So the tax payer money he used to carry out the affair, his wife's problem?

[badmonkey]

So the tax payer money he used to carry out the affair, his wife's problem?

That's exactly what I said isn't it.

Oh wait...it's not even close to what I said...

What I said was...

Just like with Clinton, the affair is between him and his wife.
The rest is between him and the citizens of South Carolina.

It looks so much like English to me... how strange. What made you interpret that as "the tax payer money he used to carry out the affair, his wife's problem?"

[epo]

This Sanford case really is kinda sad in a way. The governor actually looks like he's heartbroken over this woman...which is sorta sad.

But his statements about Clinton in the 90s AND his misuse of taxpayer dollars make this tabloid perfect.

[Dudeman]

This SC polotician is a confirmed bachelor, and has not been having relations with women.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/Lindsey_Graham,_official_Senate_photo_portrait,_20 06.jpg/473px-Lindsey_Graham,_official_Senate_photo_portrait,_20 06.jpg

[CurseoftheBambi]

i guess...it wasnt them homosexuals who were damaging marriage its people like him. but i'm sure he hasnt gained any insight into that...after having feelings for more than his argentine honey...but only crossing the line w/ just her. and having now to begin to try to love his wife again...if she's smart she'll divorce him.

[SonOfSmeagol]

Mark who?

South Carolina Finds No Misuse of State Funds:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124656673185488189.html

As for comparisons with Clinton – there are none.

Clinton lied under oath in writing to a federal court. He lied under oath in depositions. He lied under oath in front of a federal grand jury. Then, he lied to the American people in his public comments after that. Then he lied under oath again when he responded to numerous questions from the Judiciary Committee. Not to mention his outright disgrace of the Office of the President of the U.S. by getting his dick sucked and spewing all over the dress of an unpaid intern that worked for him in the actual Oval Office in the White House.

eeewwww

[Dude!]

Mark who?

South Carolina Finds No Misuse of State Funds:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124656673185488189.html

As for comparisons with Clinton – there are none.

Clinton lied under oath in writing to a federal court. He lied under oath in depositions. He lied under oath in front of a federal grand jury. Then, he lied to the American people in his public comments after that. Then he lied under oath again when he responded to numerous questions from the Judiciary Committee. Not to mention his outright disgrace of the Office of the President of the U.S. by getting his dick sucked and spewing all over the dress of an unpaid intern that worked for him in the actual Oval Office in the White House

look here, i am usually on the 'right side'
but this guy deserves zero support

he disappeared from his job

what if the national guard had
to be called out?

I could care less if he is fucking
eva peron or lindsey graham

he left his elected office vacant
in a highly irresponsible manner
he really has to go

[Gvac]

This SC polotician is a confirmed bachelor, and has not been having relations with women.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/Lindsey_Graham,_official_Senate_photo_portrait,_20 06.jpg/473px-Lindsey_Graham,_official_Senate_photo_portrait,_20 06.jpg

Is he still insisting he's not gay?

[SonOfSmeagol]

look here, i am usually on the 'right side'
but this guy deserves zero support

he disappeared from his job

what if the national guard had
to be called out?

I could care less if he is fucking
eva peron or lindsey graham

he left his elected office vacant
in a highly irresponsible manner
he really has to go

I actually
offered no support

Just a little counter
weight

to some statements
I thought

were fallacies
and/or
ill-stated